Migration Assistant-source and recipient won't play together

When I connect an Intel Mac late 2009 to my new Retina 5k, both running updated Yosemite, the receiving Mac can see the source Mac, but the source can't see the receiving unit.  The wheels just keep spinning (overnight) without detection. I've tried using an ethernet cable and my reasonable fast wireless network--no dice on either.  I didn't use MA when I set up the new Mac.  Suggestions?  Thanks,

Since you run Migration Assistant from the new computer, there is not need to worry about what the source can or cannot see. If you are using your local network be sure to enable File Sharing on the source computer.
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