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Best Amp for McIntosh sys.- MC252, MC402, or MC501
Have you thought about the MA6600 or MA7000? 
Thoughts on pairing a c46 with mc402/b&w 803d?
I wish I had that direct comparison. I heard the 803D's at a dealer when they first came out and I liked what I heard, but I opted for the 802D's and I never did get them to sound great (in my room), including (later) using McIntosh MC402/C46; I h... 
Revel Salon 2 vrs Kef 207/2
Vav, if not aware, Stereophile reviewed the 207/2's. They also named them joint speaker of the year, ironically with the Salon 2's.Brian 
Revel Salon 2 vrs Kef 207/2
It's a no-brainer that a $27K speaker is generally going to outperform a $14K speaker...The list on the Kef is $20K, feel free to correct me if wrong; I believe the statement of them being $14K was a price one can find them for here on AG. 
KEF 205 / 2 or Focal Electra 1037BE
Wood930, what are you hoping to gain via making a speaker change? I once owned the W/P 7's with McIntosh and recently selling the Mac gear, I wish I had the Wilson's back to hear with my new amp. 
Wilson Audio's New Sound?
They are not unlike Cadillac - who has struggled - and are succeeding - in changing their image ( and ''sound'' ) to broaden their target market.Wilson is struggling? 
B&W suggestions - N803 vs. 804S
A tough choice indeed; I owned the N803's and heard the 804S's at a dealer and to me the newer design had a punchier bottom end; I have also owned the Signature 805's and I thought they had a "punchy" bass, which the 804S followed sonically. There... 
My findings on Magico V2.....what now?
I am curious of what great marketing techniques have been used by Magico. 
Luxman L505u . . . why not?
Please post a detailed report after your Luxman arrives!I have had my L-590A II for a week now and I not only am very pleased but pleasantly surprised. I say surprised because it far exceeds my expectations.My main goal from switching from my McIn... 
Luxman L505u . . . why not?
Feb. 2010, Page 47,49. 
Ridge Street Audio Sason Owners
They perform very well, but I have desires to try out some others. I am switching to a Luxman L-509a II integrated amp. The speakers sounded better at the show I heard them at than I have duplicated at home, they were using Ultra Fi tubed gear. 
Ridge Street Audio Sason Owners
Yes, I still have a desire to venture out. That said, I have new amplification that should be here tomorrow that I am curious to see how it mates. 
Ridge Street Audio Sason Owners
What amplification are you using Dracule1? 
New House: Audio room/Office
Thanks Don. 
How do you chose speakers based on room size?
Interesting thread, and timing, to me as well as we are looking at buildng a new house and in the new house my wife would like my system to not be in the living room, but rather in its own room that will also be my office. The challenge has been f...