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Spend my $8,000 pt. 2
I remember your quandry, I'm in the same boat. I just recently heard the Chord 2600 -- a very sweet sounding integrated which has the most open sound for an integrated I have heard. Very tubelink for solid state with a big soundstage, lots of dept... 
anyone heard the chord integrated amps
I have heard their model 2600 -- about 5500. new. A great piece of gear which should drive your maggies with ease. Chord isn't distributed widely in the States, wish it were, they make fine equipment. Very neutral, big soundstage, pair it with a r... 
Krell 400xi ? Arcam FMJ 32? Musical Fidelity A5?
One great alternative, for the price if you can get one used is the Chord 2600. A fantasic integrated amp. 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
In no particluar order:1. Stevie Ray Vaughn, the pier in New York City, played with Double Trouble, The Fab Tbirds opened up for them, encores with Steve Winwood and texas bluesman Johnny Copeland...19852. Desmond Dekkar, Hepcat, The Whiskey, LA -... 
Krell 400Xi integrated amplifier
Has anyone heard the 400xi with magnepans? 
auric illuminator, effective? disc beveling?
thanks jeffcoat, your link definitely does a good job or providing excellent information... 
magepan 1.6's with mac ma6500 integrated
my room is small -- 11 x 15, i do have a sub. a rel storm iii. 
Best Find Ever???
arcam dv29 on ebay...1300.00 bucks... 
Cable Costs Relative to System
I think cable upgrades are important, but way overhyped. I would venture to say, besides a deeper black level and lowering the background noise floor, if you blind test most people, using different cords, plus a stock cord, that you would not noti... 
What time do you wear?
For everyday wearing and Omega Seamaster midsize, have had it for over ten years, still hasn't missed a beat. For dress wear, I have a watch by Titoni -- a small Swiss company which makes fine watches for the Asian and middle eastern market. 
Richard Green room tune?
I did mean Michael not Richard...thanks.... 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
my answer was a bit of sarcasm...i love to lock myself in the room -- it is the only place i can get some privacy:) 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
Yes ladies and gentlemen, I actually got out of audio for 4 years. It was the best thing that I ever did. No more scrounging through the latest magazine looking for the latest and greatest. No longer did I look at my depleting bank account, becaus... 
Anyone have experience with "Signal Cable" Cables?
I ask one simple question and it leads to...chaos on the member forum...Thanks for your input, personally I like hearing about other brands etc...the forum should be about ideas and debate, as well as specifics about the question asked.By the way,... 
Anyone have experience with "Signal Cable" Cables?
thanks for all the good advice, I will check out used cable.com and will be sure to give Frank a call.