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Please recommend speakers
Magnepan LRS, Dayton sub...done  
Magnepan LRS- what amp should i consider? (sub $2,000)
I have the Maggie.7's and have had 3 amps on them, they like a lot of current, my experience anyway. I wound up with a Parasound A21, used in your budget. They sing, didn't like the class d with them, no flames please, just my personal preference.... 
New-ish to Audiogon Forums... Is it always like this?
I have hung around here for years and posted very little. I am 63 and love music first and foremost but finally was able to build a moderate system that sounds good to me.This form has been a tremendous source of knowledge, you just have to steer ... 
buget used amp ?
This won't be a popular recommendation but a practical one, try a Crown 1500, 525 watts at $450 new. I used one with ACI speakers, have A21 now with my Maggie's. Your speakers need power and you are on a budget.  
How old are you?
63 tomorrow  
Buying a DAC when you can't try it first
I have the .7's and drive them with a Parasound A21. I just purchased a RMR dac and I am using as preamp also. Love it. 
Threshold, Levinson, Bryston, Krell, ?others? used amps
Parasound A21, makes my Maggie's sing. Very happy with it. 
Good Stereo Speakers for outside use during BBQs, evening pot luck dinners etc
I have mounted over my outdoor kitchen a pair of Dayton Audio outdoor  powered by a pocket sized bluetooth/amp and they are awesome. Not my Maggie/Parasound set up but very fun outside and plenty loud. 
Thoughts on choosing an amplifier
I use Magnepan. 7's with the Parasound A21. I purchased the A300 Emotiva and it just could not drive the Maggie's. The Parasound has complete control, the sound stage is immense and the instrument separation is the best my 62 year old ears have ev... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Live at Filmore East 
Whatta Ya Think About Hsu Research Subwoofers?
I use a pair of HSU's with my Maggie's.  I recently added two more subs, generic 8" in the back corners of my room. So .7" fed by a Parasound A-21. The HSU subs I run with both ports sealed and crossed over about 90. The back subs have cleaned the...