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80 years old - Paul McCartney & Brian Wilson
I also saw Phil Collins via you tube from a recent show.   He walks with a cane and has serious issues.  Can’t play drums anymore.  Voice is gone.   Sad actually but same ole story of an artist hanging on way longer than he/she should.  
Mirage M1 Speakers.
I’ve owned a few pairs - m7si & M5si over the years.  They love power.   I powered with larger Emotiva amp and also an older Counterpoint SA-220 with good results.   I also used Monarchy Audio class A Mono blocks too.    
Rega Brio integrated - buzzzzz
What power conditioner are you using?  
$5K KUZMA TONEARM FOR ONLY $690! Gryphon Diablo for Only $699!
Sad thing is - even if the user id gets flagged the dirt bag might likely create another user id and repeat his antics.     
An older audiophiles new equipment
In my younger years I obsessed on reading a million reviews and user feedback on the endless journey of upgrades.   I seemed more focused on the gear versus enjoying the music it produces.   Got burnt out and sold it all years back but recently ju... 
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
My tastes have always been greater than my budget (new prices anyways).   Like many audiophiles I research gear, check user comments and reviews and try to pick gear that I feel provides the max bang for the buck so to speak and has a good potenti... 
Speaker covers
Cabinets are painted charcoal black.   Good point though  
What defines mid-fi versus high-end?
Spanky from Our Gang said it best - Isthmus be my lucky day 😆  
What defines mid-fi versus high-end?
A philosopher Descartes once said - I think Hi-Fi therefore I am Hi-Fi.  
What defines mid-fi versus high-end?
Lg1 made a good point.   I recall going to various audio stores in CT.  There would be the ‘high’ end room having all separate components, exotic brands that were out of my price range.  Then there would be one or more mid-fi rooms with NAD, Adcom... 
What defines mid-fi versus high-end?
I recently jumped back into audio and put a system together for under 1k.  Tekton Lore speakers,  Rega Brio integrated amp,  Schiit Modi dac via and older NAD dvd/cd player I already had.  Definitely not high-end but the combination works well and... 
Cambridge Audio axa35 integrated amplifier ?
I did read several owners noting humming concerns so I was worried if I’d have the same concern.  However givien my equipment combo the background is dead silent.   Thank goodness!  
Please Recommend Highly Efficient Floor Standing Non-Horn Speaker Suggestions
I responded earlier giving a recommendation for the Tekton Lore speakers.  My prior systems consisted mostly of tube gear.   I just picked up a Rega Brio integrated amp and honestly I’m blown away at the performance of this piece for the money.   ... 
Cambridge Audio axa35 integrated amplifier ?
The Rega Brio integrated amp is a great pairing with the Tekton Lores.   Musical, detailed and plenty of power for these speakers.   $500 for the speakers used, $300 for the Rega.   $150 for the Schiit Modi via an older NAD cd/dvd player.   Could ... 
Please Recommend Highly Efficient Floor Standing Non-Horn Speaker Suggestions
Tekton Lores.  I just acquired a pair for $500 local to me.  Detailed and musical.   They sound full bodied even at low volume.