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Audio Research AR 5600 MkII
I have one. It was a collective purchase with my siblings. It was purchased circa 1976 at a downtown Toronto hifi dealer. I can still visualize the black & white advertisement flyer that lured us to pool our money- $699 (CAN) for the receiver ... 
One of my Tubes on the Jolida 301A flickers
The cj is now connected to a bryston 4b st. My system has never sounded better. It's true what some say that a high powered byston & maggies are a match made in heaven. These speakers can produce deep and controlled bass. 
Would you use a smartphone as a controller?
Thanks for the feedback. I bought an Galaxy tablet an it works great. 
Anyone using a NAD M3 with Maggies?
Thanks for all the recommendations. I travelled to Toronto last week and bought a bryston 4b st. It arrived a couple of days ago and I hooked it up the maggies. All I can say is wow! A match made in heaven.Thanks again 
Would you use a smartphone as a controller?
Thank you for the responses. It looks like I will consider purchasing a phone. This options appears to be more convenient than using another computer. It should also be a quieter option.  
Would you use a smartphone as a controller?
4est,would it still be limited if you took control of your computer with your iphone? For instance, if you use the "LogMeIn" software and log on your computer via net, you will have access to everything that is on your computer. The only differenc... 
Would you use a smartphone as a controller?
timrhu, Are you actually tapped into your computer remotely with your iphone? 
Would you use a smartphone as a controller?
timrhu, Are you actually tapped into your computer remotely with your iphone? 
One of my Tubes on the Jolida 301A flickers
Jerrynsr, thanks for the info on the tubes. I'm currently running my source to a CJ pre-amp and I believe (need to check) that I may be bypassing the amp's preamp section. I'm wondering if I should use the tubes you recommended on the CJ unit? Thanks 
One of my Tubes on the Jolida 301A flickers
JerrynsrThanks for the advise, the bias adjustment seemed to have corrected the issue. Thanks again 
One of my Tubes on the Jolida 301A flickers
I'll check the bias tonight. Hopefully this will fix the issue. Also, thanks for the information regarding a lower bias setting translates to more bass. Thanks 
Anyone using a NAD M3 with Maggies?
Elizabeth, demoing sounds like the prudent thing to do. Which Bryston model do you have and how do you like it? Thanks 
One of my Tubes on the Jolida 301A flickers
The problem persists on the same socket when I swap tubes. I am using EL34's and they all seem to be doing the same thing when moved to V5 position. Thank you for the response. Sorry it took so long to update. 
The best CD Player for the money
If you can find a used Simaudio Equinox for under $1000 grab it. I've had one for 7 years and it's been total bliss in my system. 
I found the sweet spot but it's 5ft off the floor
When I'm sitting in my listening chair my ears are 3.6 feet from the floor. In my case the music is much more dynamic and engaging at 5 feet plus. By manipulating the speaker placement in my room, I was able to lower the sweet spot somewhat. It's ...