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Bad recordings and high end audio
In my last message I asked what amps are you using, after further reading I see that you haven't selected one yet. I can't say this strongly enough.  Ignore anyone telling you that 100 watts is enough.  Maggie's are HUNGRY BEASTS..Will they sound ... 
Bad recordings and high end audio
Bad in and Bad out, especially with your 3.7's. Maggie's are very revealing,  and that's an understatement.  I own a pair of 20.1's and a pair of Acoustat Spectra 33's.  People are saying,  just turn the volume up...lol just going to sound just as... 
What is wrong with my system?
Get a tube preamp. I have the bigger brother to your CAM200, I have the CAM350'S,  I use a Bottlehead Foreplay with that system connected to Magnepan 20.1's.. Best sound ever.... 
One box do it all
What about a NAD M10.... 
Audio deals you bought that seem impossible for the price?
I sold my Maggie 2.5R's for $1100, had them insured for $3500. The ribbon was damaged during shipping box was all bad. UPS paid out,  paid the buyer $200 for replacement Ribbons from Magnepan.  Used that money to buy a pair of Maggie IIIa's $2000,... 
Magnepan, Best midrange?
mijostyn : I don't use subs for music, very content with how low my 20.1's go. Panel bass is so much faster and articulate than cone subs. I have subs for my dedicated home theater and that's where they will stay, just my preference. You state t... 
Advice on a streamer
I have the CNX V2, to me, it's the best thing since sliced bread. Currently,  in that system I'm all digital with my Qobuz subscription.  If you have analog components,  you'll need to step up to the 851N. I was able to get my CNX V2 refurbished f... 
Magnepan, Best midrange?
twodolphins  I think you may have that backwards, Maggies are much more dynamic and organic than electrostats. I've owned many Maggies, my latest pair are 20.1's driven by Classe CAM350's. I also currently own Acoustat Spectra 33's driven by 2 -... 
Will the placement of casters on speaker stands degrade the performance
The reason you got the Mye stands were to keep those panels from moving, they sure do move. A lot!When I got my 20.1's I had a smaller space and when I wanted to listen to them, I would just move them to where they sounded the best, not a big deal... 
Great Recordings, Sonically Speaking - and Why.
Miles Davis: Kinda of Blue 
Which subwoofer?
Audiorusty may be on to something,  while I am in a similar situation as you, my Acoustat  Spectra 33 panels are a bit larger than your ML's , push out a bit more bass. The sub that came with the 33's is Crap. When listening to a bass heavy track,... 
Best dac under $2500 - comparing build quality and technologies
If you don't like the Cambridge app, you can just use Chromecast from your music app of choice. Qobuz App, or  Qobuz from the Cambridge app, sounds just as good.  Cambridge's StreamMagic app has gotten better and it does what I need it to do.....S... 
Best dac under $2500 - comparing build quality and technologies
I stream all my music through a Cambridge VNX V2 with the Preamp and DAC enabled, sounds great to me. $750.....Acoustat Spectra 33's with Roy E. Modded Acoustat TNT200 Monoblocks.. 
Speaker size and soundstage
Magnepan 1.7's would do very well in your room. Soundstage,  Dynamics, all there.  
WHAT IS THE MOST TOUCHY SONG THAT YOU HAVE EVER HEARD?
Cats in the Cradle.  Harry Chapinhttps://youtu.be/KUwjNBjqR-c