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Audible diffferences between Vandy 2w & 2wq
Hello Swampwalker, I second Sdcampbell's recommendation. I recently purchased two 2Wq's to go with my 3.5R Maggies. It is no small difference. I have owned the Maggies for almost 4 years and know their character very well. When I took home a demo ... 
Integrated for Dad
You might want to check into the Sim Audio I-5080. There are a couple of used ones on AudiogoN for around $800. I have had great luck with Sim equipment. What a great gift for your father. Good luck finding him something nice. 
Amplification for Maggie MG 1.6Qr s
I read in TAS last year that the Goldmund amps were one of the best matches for the 1.6's. Might be worth checking out. 
Stunned by a cable upgrade
Gunbie, thanks for you excellent post. I have been using T-14 for 2 years now and am ready to upgrade. I just ordered Sim Audio W10 monoblocks and have been trying to narrow it down to two or three speaker cables to audition. Your post definitely ... 
Best place to buy high-end in Michigan..
I agree with Purgstub on Audio Dimensions. I purchased my Maggies from Harry and he is a great guy, very knowledgable and patient while you listen. Great high-end products. Good luck. 
How much does your system retail for?
I'm at 25K now and will be adding about 10K to biamp and add more room treatment. 
How to have great HT and 2-CH Stereo
The Sonic Frontiers and ARC Preamps have a processor loop. I have a Proceed AVP and it sounds decent on 2 channel but my SF is smoother and more neutral overall. 
Tube amps for Maggie 3.5 or 3.6
Thanks everyone for your great suggestions! Steve 
is there a great used tube for 1000??
Check out www.decware.comGood Luck! 
VTL 450 SIG. vs. Wolcott P220M
Hi, there is a review of the wolcott at: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0700/wolcottaudio.htmGreat review. I am thinking of purchasing the Wolcott myself. Good luck! 
Music for "Tough Times"
Diana Krall "All for You" and Holly Cole "Don't Smoke in Bed" 
Magnepan vs Quad
Thanks everyone for your suggestions! 
Odyssey vs. Bryston
There is a review of the Odyssey in this month's TAS. You may want to check it out. 
Upgrade, Tube Amp ESL Speakers
You may want to check out the current issue of The Absolute Sound. There is an excellent review on the ELS amp by Innersound. This is not a tube amp but is specifically built to power the Innersound Speakers. 
Bi-amp with multi-channel amps in H/T
I have a Magnepan home theater consisting of 3.5Rs for the L&R, MMGs for the rear, and the Maggie Center Speaker. I use three ATI amps. 2 - 1504s and a 1506. I bridge them so the 1504s have two channels each to biamp the 3.5Rs. I bridge the 15...