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| Specs to look for when matching tube pre to SS amp Input sensitivity is the input voltage required by the amp to output maximum voltage so it is related to the amp's gain. So, your preamp puts out 8V max - this means that the input sensitivity of your amp needs to be less than 8. You will of cours... | |
| Mcintosh mvp 841 & CD-R? I actually auditioned an 841 with a CD-R of my favorite tracks. Maybe I got lucky but it sounded great. That is my only experience with this player though... It's a Sony CD-R Audio. Arthur | |
| Avantgarde+Mcintosh You have to realize the MC2100 is a 40 year old design! Transistors weren't quite developed back then as they are now. I think you would hear a lot of background noise with Avantgardes. If you want an inexpensive McIntosh that would sound signific... | |
| SS Integrated amplifier advise, please I would suggest a McIntosh MA6450. I feel it would pair well with your tastes and system. | |
| Focal JM Labs Electra 937 Be vs Electra 946 Not to worry - your ears will blow out before you even get to 150W on the Electras. My only suggestion would be to not wear any ear muffs while listening. :) | |
| Best Integrated All-tube Amp? I agree with the others - you have way too many requirements. You are making yourself overlook many good options (like the Mc2275). I second the Jolida 302b which is cheap and comes surprisingly close to fantastic sound quality. I have one in my a... | |
| Please Reccomend Good speakers for $2000 - $2500 Since you have a small room, I will recommend smallish speakers (unlike some others above). I have gotten to really like the Totem Hawks. They have excellent bass for their size and very impressive imaging. But there are too many good choices. I w... | |
| Focal JM Labs Electra 937 Be vs Electra 946 You shouldn't ask these questions after the purchase. ;)I think you made the right choice. I know a dealer that went from 926 to 937be and said the improvement was significant. Also, the narrower cabinet of the 937 will improve the imaging over th... | |
| Mac 402 & Audio Research LS25MKl ? Make sure your system isn't "new to you" before you go changing things. It will make your future changes a lot more sensible. | |
| What happened to the loudness control? I wish I still had one since the Fletcher Munson curves still apply in all cases. Try McIntosh preamps - they allow the user to control whatever they want or if you so wish, leave the controls out of the circuit, whichever you prefer. | |
| Does anyone do good protest music anymore? The latest Fischerspooner is killer, in more ways than one. | |
| Cambridge Audio Experience? I thought the 640C cdp was impressive for the money and I came very close to getting one. I think their integrateds are getting good press too. | |
| McIntosh 7270 speaker connections I had the same problem when I had older Mc amps and found the best way to get my MITs connected was to get adapters. You can readily find a couple different types on Ebay. I use the 1/4" spade to bananas - works great.About your gain question: the... | |
| Linn Unidisc SC There is a Linn SC review in the latest issue of Stereophile, in case you would be interested. | |
| Try this. Mix 2 different cables together Traveling waves can constructively interfere so there are chances you would luck out with some combinations. |