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Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
BTW, a C5 is not a Mac preamp, but a Vette. 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
I must not of seen the light, I would take a C5! 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
A few months ago I was bitten by the Mac bug. It's hard to understand, but as you do some research you start to get pulled in and the next thing you know you want to sell all to build a Mac system and, I don't want to be too negative here, you sou... 
best way to save my wood floor
I have used Linn's "skeets" for years and have been happy with them. 
Need speaker cable recommendations ...
http://latinternational.com/ You get a 45 day return policy with their cables. Their cables would be the ones I would recommened even if you had posted a $1000 limit. 
Mcintosh Vs Proceed
I haven't used either of these amps so I have no opinion to give on their performance. The reason I am posting is that I looked into buying the MC352 at one time and thought I would share that everything I read and everyone I talked with had nothi... 
Sim I-5 vs. Plinius Integrateds. Which one?
It looks like you have gotten some good advice aleady. At 3k I would consider the Musical Fidelity AC3R amp and pre, that said, my guess is that these will not play the "thunderous" rock level you would like; the Bryson that was suggested may be y... 
Opinions on Hovland HP 100
I am glad to see these last few posts, I was scratching my head at the other posts as I was not finding the negatives they were at all, in fact just the opposite.As I stated, I am using a "cheapo" amp while waiting for my new one. This is a Heath ... 
Opinions on Hovland HP 100
I just purchased one, although I cannot be a lot of help to you as I was using the ML 383 integrated before. I am using a "cheapo" amp while waiting for my amp. The performance of the Hovland with this "cheapo" amp is quite good! I have none of th... 
integrated amp vs Pre&power amp combination.
It's not that one is better than the other, both are electronics in a box, crude description I know. You could stuff the same electronics that are in a two box setup into one, with some shielding, and get the same or better results.Integrated's ar... 
I've been unfaithful with an SET amp.
What does SET stand for anayway? 
Difference between Forte 4 and 4A amp ?
For the record, I stated this above, but in lieu of Sean's comments, here is the speakers I used with the Model 6.* Mirage M3's* Linn Keilidh's* Linn AV5140'sSpeaker cables:* Audio Quest Midnight for lows and Cardas Quadlink 5 for mid/highs.* Linn... 
Difference between Forte 4 and 4A amp ?
Sean, a couple notes of clarification and a small disclaimer. First the disclaimer, I am not being critcal of what all is being said here, I am just sharing my experiences.Sean said, "As to Brian's amp, it might have simply been a "lemon" or didn'... 
Cable shoot-out: Part IV
Nope, Chicken with the egg. Gen. 1 
Am i going crazy
BTW, some of the vintage stuff is very cool looking!