lshreve

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Tubes for Soliloquoy 5.3's?
I have 2 Cary amps that I use with my Soliloquy 5.3 (special order black ash). I use both a Cary 300sei (11 wats RMS) and a Cary 2A3i (with 4 KR super 2A3 tubes in push pull configuration for 15 watts RMS per side). You will like either... or both... 
Best speaker cable for Magnepan 1.6 ?
For all things Magnepan, check out the Magnepan Users group (MUG) at: http://www.sonic.net/~howl/MUG/ Those in the know there like the Analysis Oval Plus 9 or 12 in bi-wire configuration 
What's longest i/c's can be run?
I run about 20 feet with no problems. I have used both single ended RCA and balanced. The balanced have a little more gain, but other than that not much difference. I believe you are always better to run longer interconnects and keep your speaker ... 
Hi Sensitivity Speakers for SE Triodes
Check out Soliloquy...http://solspeak.com/ I have Soliloquy 5.3's, which until recently were their largest model. I am using Cary 300sei and 2A3 amps. I also have in the same room Mangnepan 1.6's and B&W' CDM SE-1. The Soliloquys were designed... 
Amp for Magnapan MGIIIA's
The best amp period for large maggies is SimAudio Moon W-5, another good amp is the Clayton 70 mono blocks or similiar high current amps. If you want to stay with an integrated, go with the Krell KAV300i or 500i. I have Maggie 3.3's and have had m...