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CD Recorder
I second Jksellman's opinion about the professional MarantzCD recorders. I'm the owner of a 12+ year old video editingand media duplication company. We have used a Marantz ModelCDR500 for the past ten months; and it has performed perfectly and pro... 
Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel?
There are some very valid points made in this thread bothpro and con for multi channel HT sound. As someone who hasowned a video editing and media duplication firm for the past 12+ years - I'm frankly amazed at the constantlyshifting standards for... 
DVD/SACD on the Verge?
I fully agree with the many good points mentioned aboutthe lack of SACD & DVD-A software. I think it should alsobe mentioned, that many of the SACD discs I see for saleare priced upwards of $20.00. And many are priced in someof the catalogs at... 
"Start me up" power source advise request
I'm a former Bay Area resident myself - grew up in SanFrancisco and lived in several Peninsula Cities, as well ashaving a home in Fremont. PG&E never was too good aboutsupplying clean power, so I understand your concern. A lowcost way to go wo... 
Best AM antenna? Also Best AM Tuner
If you are looking for a decent AM antenna - you might wantto check out the AM only model from Terk. It is also soldas the AM Advantage Antenna - the same antenna, but with adifferent name (and much lower price point). As for getting decent AM rec... 
TUNERS..anyone?
David - as several people have already posted, you areprobably receiving rock/metal/etc. without "slam" on thedrums due to the compression that most commercial radiostations use to process their broadcast signal. Since youseem to be getting a pret... 
Black Bars. What's the deal?
Just a short thank you - Amwarwick - for taking a little"Air" out of Morbius2130s balloon. I have worked in thetelevision industry since 1984, and owned a commercial video editing and media duplication company since 1989. Itis pretty much common k... 
Mcintosh - Love Em' or Hate Em' ......Why?
I am probably the "Latest" McIntosh owner posting here -just moved up to McIntosh from Adcom in the past six months - and I love the sound of my system & so does justabout everyone else who listens! I have an MC150 Amp, a C712 Pre, MR-73 Tuner... 
Need Some Advice About Indoor Antennas
Many thanks to Swampwalker and Sean for your advice. Lookslike I will have to consider moving to plan "B" - which isto get the Signal Sleauth and integrate it into my currentsetup. This might also be my best "solution" for now as I amconsidering ... 
Need Some Advice About Indoor Antennas
Thank you to everyone who made a post here. There were somereally great suggestions made and they are most appreciated.After giving this matter a little thought, I have decidedto be a "bad guy" and install the Magnum Dynalab whipantenna in a horiz... 
Your Best Hobbies (other than Audio)
Corvettes. My second car is a 1987 Corvette Coupe that I'veput in decent enough condition to win a few trophies andplaces at local and regional car shows. But it's not justfor show - I drive this car at least 6-8,000 miles eachyear and I'm conside... 
Newbie help with speakers for Mac
I have a McIntosh system with somewhat similar components.I have a C712 Pre, a MC150 Amp, a MR-73 Tuner, and a newMusic Hall MMF-25 CD Player. I am currently using Thiel3.5 Speakers and really enjoy them a lot. Mostly I listen to classical - as we... 
Speaker cable suggestions
Try the Transparent MusicWave speaker cables. They are twosteps up from the 100 and 200 Series cables - and of muchbetter build quality. They will bring your system muchimproved detail and give you a good idea of how wellmatched your system really... 
2 channel Poll: Vote: Do you use Tubes or SS?
I agree with Fiat8 - McIntosh Solid State all the way.Just a great smooth, warm sound. 
2 channel Poll: Vote: Do you use Tubes or SS?
I agree with Fiat8 - McIntosh Solid State all the way.Just a great smooth, warm sound.