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Maggie 3.6 owners -- please help
Mike,Three feet is a great start. They slide pretty easy on bare floor so if you can move them out a tad, go for it.As a matter of fact, you've got me rethinking bringing mine out another foot into the room. The current 3 ft 4 in. I have them out ... 
Want better sounding speakers?......Look at this
Treyfrench,One post. What makes you the expert at Rushton's motives?Rushton has been an open, observant poster here at Audiogon for quite some time. You, on the other hand, have posted once - and come off as a shill for Quicksilver.You know nothin... 
Maggie 3.6 owners -- please help
I would like to add to Rooze's response re: power requirements. While it is true that Magnepans are at their best with high power, please keep in mind that it is current and quality as well. I have used Magnepan loudspeakers in various flavors for... 
Maggie 3.6 owners -- please help
I have my 3.6R a little over 3 feet out from the wall, about 8 feet apart and slightly toed in so that they cross just behind my head. They throw a huge soundstage, although the sweetspot is not as big as the larger Soundlabs, it is more than adeq... 
Are you/or do you want involvement in a audio club
We have a very active group of folks here in the Philadelphia area. Of course, I am leery of any club that would have me as a member... 
Hunter S. Thompson R.I.P.
The man lived life by his terms, and went out the same way. Gone - but not forgotten. 
Top "covers"
On November 2, 1998, Phish, in the middle of their second set at the E Centre in West Valley City, UT, launched into a cover of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon". They did a really great job with it, covering the entire album in order. I was ju... 
Yes remasters/ HDCD
Foster9Point well taken. Yessongs is a glorious work! I have the original Atlantic vinyl version (2 copies) that both include the booklet of stage shots from the shows at which the album was recorded. I never tire of looking through it, nor do I t... 
Yes remasters/ HDCD
Thanks Ben. I have always been on the lookout for the best possible pressings of CTTE. It has remained my favorite Yes work. I have the Rhino CD, the original Atlantic vinyl (late pressing).are you aware of any reissues, or available HQ vinyl reis... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
The wait is the worst of it. That email from Mick saying that it is ready to go out the door is like Christmas morning. I have been living with my Chenin since Thanksgiving, and it has truely been a revelation. It has caused me to rethink a couple... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I have been listening to SO MANY different LP's in the last week, I haven't had the gumption to post them here.I am in the middle of an audition of a pair of Wolcott P220 tube amps I am contemplating adding to my system. Last night:Chopin "Les Syl... 
Dead Can Dance's Into the Labyrinth
Ralph,Great call on the Baraka soundtrack. It is my no. 1 desert island film, followed by Blade Runner. Another soundtrack very much in this vein by Vangelis. 
Best Sounding Recording
I'll second Rushton's mention of the "Firebird" and add:Mendelssohn "Mendelssohn in Scotland" 45rpm Decca reissue from Speaker's Corner"Autumn Yearning Fantasia" and "River Of Sorrow" FIM 002 and FIM 003 from First Impression MusicRay Brown Trio "... 
Triangle and Green Dot....What are they?
Not sure on the triangle, but the green dot indicates that the outlet is certified as "hospital grade", meaning that it is safe for use in areas where flammable gases are in use. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bach "Suites For Unaccompanied Cello" Janos Starker/Speaker's Corner Mercury reissuePatricia Barber "Cafe Blue" MoFi 45rpm reissueRachmaninoff "Piano Concerto No.3" Dorati/LSO/Byron Janis Speaker's Corner Merc reissueMendelssohn "Fingal's Cave" Ma...