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This is my current primary Music/HT system. I am probably split 50/50 in usage. Just discovered vinyl and how wonderful they sound on the Maggies.

Until recently, my biggest gripe was the lack of a deep, bass foundation. I was previously using a single V2W for both HT and music. It did a good job but I wanted more. The addition of a dedicated 2Wq for each Maggie has far exceeded my expectations.

02/14/04 - Just replaced the McCormack .5 REV A for the MG 3.6R, with 2 Rowland 201 monos. The amps are still breaking in but the system is much more dynamic with a much larger sound stage.
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    • Theta Carmen II CD/DVD Transport
    CD/DVD transport
    • Musical Fidelity TriVista 21 Tube DAC
    DAC
    • Clearaudio Champion Level II
    Clear acrylic
    • Rega RB-300
    Fully optioned Clearaudio version
    • Benz Micro Glider M2
    MC, Series 2, M2
    • Clearaudio Basic
    Phono stage
    • Theta Digital Casanova
    26 lbs
    • Jeff Rowland Concerto
    Latest preamp with HT passthru
    • Jeff Rowland Model 201 Mono
    250w @ 8ohms, 3 amps for JMLAB SR30, MGCC3
    • Jeff Rowland Model 501 Mono
    1000watts @ 4 ohms, 2 for MG 3.6R
    • Magnepan MG-20.1
    Full range planar with push/pull midrange driver, true ribbon tweeter. 29 x 79 x 2.062
    • Magnepan MG-CC3
    center
    • JMLab Electra SR30
    Surround channel
    • Vandersteen 2Wq
    Pair for the MG 3.6r
    • Vandersteen V2W
    LFE channel
    • Shunyata Aires
    Used for all 5 channels + phono stage
    • Shunyata Powersnake Black Mamba v1
    DAC
    • Shunyata Powersnake Python Alpha
    Power cord for Rowland Concerto
    • Shunyata Powersnake Sidewinder Gold
    Theta Carmen II
    • Shunyata Powersnake Anaconda Alpha
    Power cord for RGPC1200s
    • Shunyata Powersnake Taipan
    Rowland 201,501 monos
    • Shunyata Lyra
    Speaker cable to Maggies (LCR)
    • Richard Gray 600s
    Power conditioner for video gear.
    • Richard Gray 1200s
    12 outlets, 50 lbs
    • Vibrapod Various
    Used on MGCC1, Theta, Toshiba
    • Sony 53HS30
    RP HDTV - ISF calibrated by Bob Fucci

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How does the Rowland/Maggie combination sound in your system? I have an all Magnepan Music/HT system and currently use Krell amps. I'm looking to change to a JRDG set up of 501s main front/201 center and 102 rear after my Krell FPB-200 amp overheated after operating for a total of three hours (its still at Krell for repair). I'm particularly interested in how the 501s are able to drive the Maggie's and present all the usual stereo concerns (highs/lows without grain/stress, presentation of soundstage width/depth). Thanks.

Matt

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