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| Classe Audio -- Is My Amp Any Good? One thing you should know about your amp is that it has a very VERY high bias which means that it will basically run at full power all the time. This is called "Class A" operation and it signifies that the output transistors are each swinging the ... | |
| MAC & VSA Synergy? I would say McIntosh beats Bryston in the "company history and longevity" category since they have been around for 52 years. The CIA do seem interesting - I would be tempted to give them a try just to see what they are like. | |
| Jolida CDP question Well, the Jolida is not that detailed - this is true - but it seems that it shouldn't be as bad as you describe. I felt it was very emotional and relatively dynamic although it did lack a little resolution compared to more expensive players. It co... | |
| CDP for MA6900 + SF Grand Piano Home Not knowing what type of sound you like, it will be hard to say. Personally, for your system I would get a CD player that has a forward soundstage and is rather detailed like an Audio Aero Capitole, Ayre CX7 or Cary 303/300. Good luck! Arthur | |
| MAC & VSA Synergy? I never auditioned the 4jrs with McIntosh amps. Only Kora, Odyssey, and Thule amps which is what I based my observations on. | |
| Preamps ... no bass or treble control? I like tone controls since my room isn't optimal and many recordings are crap. I believe these people who say they don't want controls because it mucks up the signal path are kidding themselves - their room screws it up way more than that but I gu... | |
| MAC & VSA Synergy? If you want forward sound, BAT will be great. Pass Labs would be another good choice with 4jrs. There are many others - you will just have to experiment and see for yourself. Let us know what you find out. Arthur | |
| Electrical fields Robm321...too funny! | |
| Good Amp for JM Labs Utopia Speakers I love McIntosh amps with my JM Labs. Excellent synergy. They are also great with tube gear - I heard a pair of Minis with Antique Sound Lab Dove 10Wpc monoblocks and the sound was amazing. | |
| Electrical fields I have a couple EE degrees and still agree with Jeff. | |
| MAC & VSA Synergy? I was under the impression you didn't have 4jrs yet. Your system page shows Tylers. | |
| MAC & VSA Synergy? It all depends on what you tastes are. I have listened to the 4jrs on several occasions in different systems and find them lacking transparency and dynamics so they would not compliment Mcs very well. McIntoshes are most synergistic with fast and ... | |
| question to Plinius Amp owner The hotter the amp runs, the more bias drift you can get. Couple that with a low-feedback design and you will need readjustments pretty often. | |
| Triangle Titus 202 Opinions? I would say the price hike is due to the dollar being pitifully weak and not Triangle trying to make more money. | |
| Electrical fields I agree with Jeff. |