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All-in-one: $1k Marantz or $2k Hegel?
Hegel H-300 $2000 used.A great amp that was $5500 new 
I have a Simaudio moon Limited Edition W-5
I have the same amp. Find a Simaudio Moon P-5 preamp. Used they're a great value and match your amp. I used various tubed preamps but to me the P-5 intergrates the best. 
Magnepan 3.6 VS Leagcy Focus
I have both. The 3.6's are by far the better speaker. I'm using a Simaudio W-7 amp and P-7 pre. Used a VAC Avatar before that. To me the SS is a better match with the Maggie's. 
Audiophiles are older than dirt
the only place to buy records was the furniture store.albums were 6or7 78's in an album.flat top with fenderspegged paints,so tight you had to lay on the bed so your mom could help you pull them up. 
Integrated recomendation for Quad 22l2
In my family room I'm using a NAD C325BEE with a pair of Quad 21L2's. Nice full sound and nice sound stage.Make sure you pull your speakers away from both the side and back walls and angle them with the tweeters at eye level. 
Anyone else in my shoes? Ears going.........
I'm in the same boat. Try a pair of Oticon Deltas they boost the frequencys that are needed allowing the mid & low range to pass through unaltered. 
Hooking Up My Turnatable
The weight at the rear is for balancing your RB 300 with your cartridge attached. Loosen the allen nut. Move the weight back or forward so that your arm is balanced. Tighten the allen nut. Then adjust the arms down force that is recommended for yo... 
JBL L300 - true myth?
Love'em but for what they are going for look for something else. 
Best blues guitarist, Clapton or Green
If you ask the studio guys they'll tell you when Mike Bloomfield was warming up. "Guys would stop playing and watch. Or look for something else to play". Al Kooper 
Cary 303/300 or Musical Fidelity A5 with Mac gear?
Used Cary 306/SACD 
Help mismatch maybe?
MikeI have a second system with the Quad 21L2, Nad C325 BEE, Cambridge 640C CD player & Kimber 8tc Speaker wires, on the long wall in a room approx your size. Speakers are 2' from the rear wall and about 60" appart. Try to tilt them back to th... 
Is it worth expanding into Vinyl???
I agree with Tvad. If you don't have the records already,stick with what you have and buy more digital recordings. (I'm 60 with 1500 records) 
what is the best amp you've ever heard
VAC You pick one 
High power amplifier and small speakers??
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog! 
Used Maggies
I think with your size room you would be happiest with the 3.6's. Make sure that the magnetic strip is attached to the back of the tweeters. Have them strapped to a pallet and shipped, try Yellow Frieght. When you open the boxes go slow the pressu...