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Why LCD and Plasma? 37
When I posted this last night I was about to go to bed and should have taken time to further mention that my "main" TV is DLP and I have been quite happy and find SD to be acceptable as well.When I was at CC yesterday I asked if I could watch a pa... 
Conrad Johnson vs. McIntosh Tube Gear
Db2sub1, take a look at the comments by Gmartan at this link, FWIW.C2200/C2300 
Conrad Johnson vs. McIntosh Tube Gear
Mac has a new C2300 preamp that replaces the C2200, if interested. 
Pass Labs vs. McIntosh Preamps
Gmartan: ...and a C2300. I tried the MC2200 but it is not in the same league. Not even close.Glad to hear Mac improved on the C2200, it has always gotten mixed reviews. I had a friend purchase the C2200 and he was very disappointed. 
MC402 vs FPB 300cx
Now you heard what I was talking about when you heard the 402 with 803D. I guess now you know why I'm not much of a 402 fan.I see this situation reversed. Having owned 802D's with the MC402, and other amps, I agree that it isn't best case scenario... 
Stereophile Article - Holt telling it like it is.
Is it me or people making too much out of Atmashperes' comments? 
Stereophile Article - Holt telling it like it is.
I know what speakers he uses already but I lost track of the other pieces after he left Stereophile.Why don't you start with sharing what the speakers are? 
Pass X-250.5 or McIntosh MC402?
Well said Mitch and I wish you the best! I've been there myself. The forums can be fun to partake in but at some point we must "get a hold of ourselves", I believe the hobby can be more enjoyable at that point.Brian 
Pass X-250.5 or McIntosh MC402?
Mmitch7711...Unfortunately it is easy in the hobby to get caught up in the chase or whatever one wants to call it. If you have to, pull away from the forums and magazines for awhile, it may curb that desire to change, especially if you are already... 
Pass X-250.5 or McIntosh MC402?
Lots of varying thoughts and opinions here just to make it all the more confusing. A few comments...Audphile1...you may be correct in your suggestions. I don't know if the N802 is easier to drive than the 802D, but I wasn't happy with my system wh... 
Pass X-250.5 or McIntosh MC402?
This could be a tough call Srdan as it could come down to preference, both are fine amps. I would suggest that if you heard a particular combination that you liked, Pass and B&W, I would suggest that you pursue that as you know that you liked ... 
MC402 vs FPB 300cx
I am wondering what the next steps will be as I want to eventually move toward 802d's.I had the 802D's with the MC402 and didn't like it, I have heard/read that the 501's do much better with them. 
Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear
Mac makes a wonderful tube integrated Taters, the MA2275; if going separates, I'd lean towards the MC275. 
Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear
Why people continue to "argue" with Dave, one guy, is beyond me. 
Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear
This question seems to pop up every couple years. I guess Mac has been around so long that all kinds of opinions, myths, etc. have been perpetuated through the years. In this hobby a salesman or friend can say something to someone just starting ou...