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Suggest upgrade from c2300 phono stage
Bob,I was under the impression that the MC phono stages were the same in the c2300, c500, and c1000. Are they not? What are the differences?Pepe 
McIntosh vs. Accuphase
Classicmusic,Remember that Chevy produces the ZR vettes...I don't particularly like the asthetics of it, but I will put it up against your Lexus for performance!Pepe...driving Mac and BMW (the Mac of autos)!!! 
Changing from an XV1-S
I am in the same boat...just started a thread for help deciding among Lyra Titan, A90, and XV-1s to go on a VPI 10.5i.Pepe 
What's the cost of an entry level vinyl setup?
Sorry, I misread your post...I thought you were looking for a table combo for 5k.There are some great starters for $500 or so...Rega and ProJect come to mind. The carts are included on many of them so you would only need a phono pre and maybe some... 
What's the cost of an entry level vinyl setup?
I started with a VPI Scoutmaster and Lyra Argo i cart with a Lehmann Black Cube phono stage. With a little wheeling and dealing with elusivedisc, I came in under $5k for all new...including cables, cart set up, BDR pucks, and delivery. The new Lyr... 
When does analog compete with digital?
Macdadtexas,It looks like the 2012 M5 will be approaching that sub 4 second mark!BTW..although I am born and bred New Orleans, my Alma Mater is in a town 300 miles northeast of here named Tuscaloosa. You folks in Texas may be a little familiar wit... 
subwoofer thump on player
Get a low pass filter 
what power amp to get
What speakers are you using? Why do you want to change from integrated power to separate power amp? What are you looking to achieve? What aspect of the Rotel integrated amp are you not happy with that cause you to seek new power amp?Answers to the... 
When does analog compete with digital?
My Bimmer does 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. This will obviously cause variations in platter speed, so please address this technical point with NASA in the new design. 
FM antenna for the attic?
Jim, no condo can regulate or restrict antennas...that is a violation of FCC laws. 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"better to be poor than be a fat man in the eye of a needle"...Sting...from All This Time 
Educating Myself About Fan Noise
i passed on buying an ARC Ref 110 due to fan noise. 
Mcintosh c2300 preamp tube question
I have vintage RCA 12ax7a replacements on the way. i am currently trying JAN Phillips 5751 tubes now. 
Mcintosh c2300 preamp tube question
I have a pair of vintage RCAs on the way...12ax7a. I am using JAN Phillips Black Sable 5751s now after a week with Tung Sol 12ax7a tubes. I like the Tungs better. Cant wait for the vintage (early 1960's) RCAs to arrive!All of the above improved so... 
Best Rock Album in 2010
Widespread Panic..."Dirty Side Down"