lhasaguy
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| $10k Speaker Cables?????????????? I live with a PhD Economist, our mantra is marginal cost versus marginal gain. At what point on Any component of the system is the cost greater than the gain?It is all measured by your own particular perspective, which can differ greatly. | |
| Greatest debut album My bad, Aqualung was Not the first. I put it down to bad memory and good times!I would add Blind Faith to my list. | |
| Amplifier upgrade Think about a pair of used MC501s. At about 6k they are a great value. Let your ears not our posts guide you. I bought a pair 10 years ago and the power my Maggies perfectly. They require a good bit of juice as the Maggies are a difficult 4 O... | |
| One speaker observation from the New York Hifi show. Different speakers require different placements. Speakers that radiate front and back differ from box speakers.There is no universal “Best”, it all relates to the speaker type and room.within the world of Maggies there is always debate about twee... | |
| Greatest debut album One more thought, does Cheech and Chong count? | |
| Greatest debut album I believe Aqualung by Jethro Tull merits consideration. Cheap Thrills also, even if it was the first major release as a couple of minor off brand albums appeared later.I concur with the Doors first album as well | |
| Best Preamp New or Used up to $3,000 ?? Synergy with your other components is key. In your price range the McIntosh C220 tune pre amp is certainly a contender.I have 2.6 Maggies driven by McIntosh 501s via a C220 pre amp that I paid 2,500 for. After years of searching, I quit changing... | |
| Hendrix 50th Anniversary Electric Ladyland Box Release You are correct about the cover. I forgot that I was overseas at the time, it Was 50 years ago, lol. I taped it and put it away, just saw it again as I am moving (downsizing). I listen to it digitally now as I have been without a turntable for... | |
| Hendrix 50th Anniversary Electric Ladyland Box Release I love Hendrix. I still own the original (rare) vinyl version of Electric Ladyland with all the topless womenn on the cover. It was recalled for the obvious reason.Great era for music. | |
| Anybody have experience with using Iso-Acoustics Iso-pucks under Maggies? Mye stands are almost a must hav e for Maggie’s. The difference is most discernible. Bought mine with my 3.6s 10 years ago, best bang for the buck in audio for Maggie’s of any size. | |
| Can you live with your current speaker until you die? About 10 years ago I discovered Maggie’s and my turnover of speakers rain stopped with the 3.6s. Now being 70 and still content, I will not get back into the whirlpool of can I find better. Now on it did take some equipment changes to make them ... | |
| Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K) I own Maggie’s driven by Mac 501s with a Mac C220 tube pre amp. I went through a ton of equipment before I arrived here and have been content for a long time. Maggies are very sensitive to room treatment and placement, but worth the journey IMH... | |
| My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each! WC, I concur completely with your analogy. I have read this thread from the beginning and live vicariously through your journey, Thank You.My system is not in the same ballpark, perhaps state as your equipment, yet I feel a kinship of sound (and... | |
| Best Preamp New or Used up to $3,000 ?? Many good pre amps in that list. For me, the synergy between the pre amp and amp is critical. I spent a number of years swapping out equipment before finding the right match.I started with a decent AR tube pre amp, but needed more power for my M... | |
| What amps should I audition? In my journey through a number of amps, I found that a pair of used Mac 501s, mated with a tube pre amp made my Maggie’s still no like no other combination.I could sell my amps for what I paid tomorrow and I have had them for 9 years. The synergy... |