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Pure analog system with high power
Maggie's are truly wonderful sounding speakers when paired with a high current amp. I used the 1.7 with a Parasound Halo Hint and it was great sounding. You get everything you need in one package including bass management which is helpful if you a... 
Need recommendations for 20' speaker cable
Another for Carare 4S11, use what the professionals use. I'm currently running 17' on my Maggie 3.7i with terrific results. 
This is the list of the best makers of audio equipment. Respond if you disagree
You forgot anything Bose! 
Suggestions for medium priced Power amp and Pre-Amp Combo's
Parasound Hint integrated used should be available for under 2K. John Curl design worked magic with my Maggie 1.7 speakers.Good luck 
Looking for a turntable around $1k...
I would look gently used, your $$ will buy much more.I picked up a VPI Aries Scout in that price range a few years back a great table for the money. 
Has anyone heard of Sankyo cassette decks?
Audiokarma and tapeheads web sites has lots of info on them. 
Good 2 channel integrated amplifier for 702 s2 under 3k?
Agree with a Parasound Hint everything you need in one. 
Your top 3 most EMOTIONALLY intense live concerts, and top 3 EMOTIONALLY intense records.
ConcertsLed Zeppelin ,MC5, and Johnny Winter Boston Garden 69Rod Stewart and the Faces Boston Common 70J Geils Band Esplanade Charles River Boston 70Lp'sMeet the Beatles where it all beganLed Zeppelin 1st force and power my friend would pull his c... 
Considering the Parasound A23+ amplifier
Stereophile gave the XA 25 a glowing review, as someoneĀ  above mentioned it could be cables, other equipment or break-in time these issues were also talked about in the review. Good luck 
Guitar Solos
Duane Allman on Boz Scaggs Somebody loan me a dime. 
SoundSmith cartridges how good?
Someone above asked - I run my Soundsmith Carmen 2 on the MM setting, hope that helps. 
Magnepan MMG Speaker Placement in a Small Room
Had 1.7 in a 12 by 15 room on 12' wall 18" off side wall tweeter in 28" from rear wall and mid bass 36" from the rear wall. Happy listening play around with placement. I used a small note pad to write my placements in. I now have 3.7i in the same ... 
Remember the Electric Light Orchestra
I wonder if Jeff Lynn is having a feud with old band mates, label or publishing or problems with the old tapes as I think he rerecorded some of the ELO hits a few year ago 
What phono preamp are you using?
Soundsmith Carmen II with Ayre P-5xe.The magics in the music and the musics in me. Clean, clear, dynamic, accurate. 
Pass, Bryston or Accuphase for Magnepans?
Currently using the Pass 250.8 with 3.7i it has a great sound and plenty of power, slam and dynamics. I think this combo won TAS best at show a few years ago.I did plenty of research and didn't find anything but positive for the Pass and Maggie co...