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The Absolute Sound delivery issues
Subscription services for most magazines are handled by third parties companies. Therefore, it might be that the magazines go out to retailers (thru distributors) and the subscription mailing services at the same time. The subscription mailing ser... 
EMC-1 or CARY 306/200
I posted some commentary on the EMC-1 and the Cary 306/200 here recently. Go for the EMC-1! At least, that's what worked for me. 
My EMC-1 24 192 experience
I posted some commentary on the EMC-1 and the Cary 306/200 here recently. Go for the EMC-1! At least, that's what worked for me. 
Has anyone compared the CD 3 Audio Research to...?
You might consider the Electrocompaniet EMC-1. People say it is similar to the CD3. Both top-loading, analog sounding. There was a review in a recent Stereo Times:http://www.stereotimes.com/trans070302.shtm 
Creek- Arcam- Rega.... best tuner of the three??
I have the Rega tuner and it sounds great. I also have other Rega gear which it fits right in with. I have not heard the others. As mentioned above, the Fanfare is loved by many. I also have an old Tandberg tuner and it is magnificant. You can fin... 
Anyone compared the Rega Jupiter and Cary 306/200?
I am looking for an upgrade which is why I asked. I now have the Jupiter. But it seems the Cary 303/200 may be a better value than the 306/200. 
Whats the best modern Preamp with Loudness butto
McIntosh? Black, but not slim. 
Best Test CD
Listen to the music you will listen to at home. If it sounds good, it is good. Unless of course you listen to test tones while making dinner or at dinner parties. Then test with that. When I look at a painting I ask, does it it move me, not what a... 
RegaPlanet Original vs RegaPlanet 2000 vs Jupiter?
I have both the Planet 2000 and the Jupiter 2000. I would recommend the Jupiter 2000, although both are excellent. I use the Planet in my office in a lesser system and the Jupiter in my main system with a much nice amp (the nicer amp helps bring o... 
Tuner website on Geocities ???
Here's the URL:http://www.geocities.com/tunerinfo/Sometimes it is not available because it is a free web site and Yahoo! limits the amount of data that can transfer through this web sites. When this happens you get a generic Yahoo! informational p... 
Has anyone tried the new McIntosh CD changer?
Everyone is waiting to hear about this CD player! I started this thread and I was looking for more than I already know. I heard the CD changer when I demo'ed the McIntosh integrated amps; it was the source. But I wasn't looking intot CD players at... 
McIntosh MA 6500
No : )Some excelled at one thing or another, but the McIntosh just pulls it all together so well. 
McIntosh MA 6500
Sure. I also auditioned the following:Arcam FMJ A 22 and DIVA A85 and A75Rega MiraCreek 5330Plinius 8100 and 8200Magnum Dynalab MD208Sim Audio I-5RotelLinnNaima few others I forgetMy current system:McIntosh MA6900Rega Jupiter CD playerTandberg 301... 
Why are there so many unopened amps, ect for sale?
That's a good point to ask for the serial number and email the manufacturer and ask if it's valid. 
McIntosh MA 6500
I have owned both the MA6500 and the MA6900. I upgraded from one to the other. They are both very fine pieces and you should be happy with either one. The reason you don't see much press is that McIntosh historically does not market their equipmen...