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Magneplanar 3.7 - recommended preamp and amp
If you'd like to discuss in more detail, contact me directly through my ads for the Revel Salon2s and the Esoteric X0-5. 
Magneplanar 3.7 - recommended preamp and amp
I have owned many pairs of Maggies over the years and have found that a good SS amp like a Plinius SA100 MkII and a tube preamp like a BAT Vk3iX have been the best match. 
Revel Concerta F12 --- still a respected speaker ?
Hello- Moving from the Vande's to the F12s will be a significant step up. 
Tall Tower Speakers for $10-14k
Please see my ad for the Revel Salon2. I would deliver/setup for your $14k. 
Name the tube amp in the Lexus commercial
It's a Jolida. It appears to be a JD 502B(RC) depending whether or not is has the remote option. See:http://www.jolida.com/index.php?p=products&category=2&model=17 
MBL speakers
Krell KAV-500i 
How do the Magnepan 1.7's sound
Hey 605hifi, did you hear the 1.7s at CES or elsewhere? 
arragon 4004 amp?good pre amp-used-400-1000 range.
BAT Vk3I 
Jolida 302B
http://www.jolida.com/catalogue/models/jd302b.shtml 
The Vinyl Answer
Here's the link to the article:http://nymag.com/arts/all/indie/52570/ 
Parasound JC 1 or Musical Fidelity KW 550?
Response to MribobI had a dealer demo an a/b comparison for me of the Parasound vs the MBL 8011's...it wasn't close; the mbl's were much tighter; cleaner; smoother; and richer than the Parasound...and run a lot cooler...was not impressed with the ... 
Amp advice for Sound Lab M-2's
Spectron. 
Best Integrated Amp for Maggies MG12
If $1k is the top of your budget, look for something like an Acurus 4004MkII or a Bryston 3b/4b and a CJ PV-8/9/10. Maggies need current, not watts. Look for a current peak load of 100 ohms or more. The only integrateds that work well on Maggies a... 
Jeff Beck's Bass Player on Crossroads??
Tal Wilkenfeld. She was like 21 when they played Crossroads.www.talwilkenfeld.com 
Plinius Sa 102 repair center
Contact:ELITE AUDIO VIDEO DISTRIBUTION1027 North Orange DriveLos AngelesCA 90038USATel 800 457 2577 They are the US importer.