aball
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| Which speaker to buy. I am late responding but the JM Labs image better than any other speaker I have tried. They are time and phase coherent just so the imaging can be outstanding. Arthur | |
| best preamp for a MC-252 for under $1500 Don't get hung up on the power requirements for speakers. The 100W-150W numbers don't really mean anything as long as your amp doesn't clip - which your won't (power guards keep it from ever happening).The flagship JM Lab and Thiel speakers can ge... | |
| Jolida JD 100 vs. Simaudio Moon Equinox Let us know what you think! Arthur | |
| best preamp for a MC-252 for under $1500 Yes, I agree with the post above - get new speakers first. If you like highs but not harshness (you chose a great amp for this), I would suggest you try JM Lab speakers. They have some for all budgets and McIntosh amps complement them VERY well. T... | |
| best preamp for a MC-252 for under $1500 Ok, well you are new indeed. Here is the quick rundown on my answers for you: THD doesn't mean much (I am an electrical engineer). Tubes do indeed produce more distortion than transistors but your ears hear it differently. McIntosh makes some grea... | |
| from 87db to 90 db ? I didn't phrase my post correctly. Of course the sensitivity isn't changed if the modification is outside the speaker! Arthur | |
| McIntosh MA 6500 VS Musical Fidelity A308? System matching is critical as you can see from the posts above. That is the problem in audio: You never know how good any equipment actually can be. Arthur | |
| from 87db to 90 db ? Some people go with autoformers. Paul Speltz type (or something like that). They can greatly improve the sensitivity of speakers. | |
| Upgrade time way past : Amp/Pre or Int for $1000 You don't mention the type of sound you like so I will give you two different options. My first recommendation is actually for separates but they don't take much more room than an integrated: McIntosh C712 preamp and C7100 amp. I had this combo fo... | |
| Which speaker to buy. Sounds like you would like the JM Lab Electra 926. The are rather efficient and much more refined that the Paradigms. My 926s replaced some 100.2s in my system and I have enjoyed the change immensely. Good luck! Arthur | |
| Is this ludicrous or not? I read audio reviews for entertainment. In this sense, it is a blast! I only trust my ears for the rest. Arthur | |
| BEST match for B&W Natilus 802s The best sound i have heard from N802s was with McIntosh amplification. They are often used together. The Mc402 was absolutely killer and would be close to what you are looking for. It has tons of detail but isn't analytical. Arthur | |
| Parasound haloJC 1 VS McIntosh M-501's Now and then the MBL amps come through here and some are downright cheap considering retail cost. I think the used market for these isn't great so with patience, you may be able to score. But do try the McIntoshes - I think they are incredible. Ar... | |
| Subtlety ? do any American amps do it? Give McIntosh a try. Otherwise, just buy what you like. | |
| best CD player or DAC under $1000 Jolida JD100 with NOS tubes. |