shaksfan

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Who here loves his/her Rogue Audio Integrated amp?
I bought a Pharaoh integrated here on Audiogon and I love it. Very dynamic and easily drives my Maggie's. Great phono stage also. 
Magnepan 1.7s in a 10x13' dedicated room?
I have 1.7s in a 13x15 room and they sound great. They are about 39" from wall and a little over 8' From listening chair. Bass trap in one corner and vinyl on shelves in the other rear corner. Bass is tight and a big wall of sound up front. I thin... 
Recommendation - Ref 3a, GMA, NHT or Fritz?
Fritz Carbon 7s. Lush midrange, sparkling highs and solid bass. Never fatiguing. Fritz is also a genuinely nice guy and wonderful to work with. 
Integrated or Amp/Preamp combo for Magnepan 1.7
Thank you Everestaudio for your thoughts. I see a H200 on Agon now, just above my price. Might be a good option as well. 
Integrated or Amp/Preamp combo for Magnepan 1.7
Thank you both for your response(s). Davide256 - Source is either a Clearaudio Concept with Jolida Phono Pre or MacMini with Eastern Electric DAC. I notice glare/brightness using both. I've tried swapping the maggies, but not turning them backward... 
Vintage or new turntable
Thank you all for your thorough responses. I've contacted Dave at VinylNirvana and am leaning that direction. Having said that, I will get out and audition Clearaudio and hopefully others. I've been watching the VPI and SOTAs here on Agon, so it s... 
Smooth/Musical Bookshelves upto $1500 - $2000
I'll second the Fritz Carbon 7s. Great bass and you can listen for hours. Fritz is a great guy and I believe still offers an in home trial period. Nice write up in TAS this month also. Highly Recommended. 
Fritz Carbon 7 vs. Nola Boxer or Harbeth?
Hey Goose - haven't directly compared the speakers in your post, but I do own the Fritz Carbon 7's and love them. They have low, tight bass, nice resolution and are very musical. No need for a sub and I can listen for hours without fatigue. Fritz ... 
Harbeth-7es or Fritzspeakers carbon-7
I own a pair of the Carbon 7s and I think they are fantastic. Fritz came over to my house and spent several hours listening and talking audio. He then delivered them and has followed up several times for my feedback. Great service. I also heard th...