chcumo63
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| DAC question - is music streamer DAC better than mcintosh DA2? I recently upgraded my MA8900 to the DA2 module. I run an Aurender N100C as my only digital source and the DA2 performs very well. I think you would have to spend a lot more money on an external DAC to notice big differences over the DA2. I wil... | |
| Choose between McIntosh MA9000 used vs MA8950 new I own an MA8900 paired with B&W 804 D3s and run an Aurender N100 (USB connection) into the internal DAC. I recently upgraded to DA2 module and there is a marked improvement over the DA1 module. I agree with several people here and would go w... | |
| Seeking Honest Opinions: Your Experience with McIntosh Audio Gear My experience with McIntosh is based on my ownership of an MA-8900 integrated amplifier. SOUND QUALITY: As with all things audio, it’s what fits your ear that matters. For me, the Mac delivers great sound. I’m a classic rock, jazz, blues ... | |
| Is My McIntosh C52 Pre-amp The Weak Link? I just upgraded my MA8900 to the DA2 module and there is a marked difference. Firmware update plus new and better chipset on the DA2 are superior to the DA1 module. IMHO, larger soundstage, more detail and resolution and tighter, more defined lo... | |
| Robert Plant After 7 long months renting a house while our new one was being built, we finally moved in. My audio system was in storage the entire time and I was listening to blue tooth streaming on a Marshall Stanmore BT speaker. Great for the garage, but n... | |
| Is Aurender N10 still a good option I have an N100C and it’s been a great addition to my system. I don’t have experience with the N10, but I do not think you can go wrong with Aurender. I had an issue with the LCD display on my unit and the support team at Aurender was absolutely ... | |
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| Is a home theater even worth it or doable? I think it all depends on how much time you spend watching vs. listening. I set up a modest HT (Marantz Pre-Pro, Marantz 5 channel (use my McIntosh Integrated to power main speakers) Oppo 83SE BluRay), and find that I’m watching the news or sport... | |
| Who is Gonna Buy A New Jeep Grand Wagoneer For the MacIntosh Stereo? Unfortunately high end sound systems in cars/trucks/SUVs are a waste of money. You’re just not going to get the experience you’re looking for with an engine, tires, and other vehicles all competing for your ears. I left the Burmester option out ... | |
| What Integrated Amp do You use I had considered the Parasound and heard nothing but good things about it. However, I’ve always been curious about McIntosh and so I went and listened to an MA8900 and was really, really impressed. Paired with B&W 804 D3’s, it’s a level abov... | |
| confused and don't know what to do I had the same conundrum Raw and solved it by putting in a McIntosh 8900 integrated amplifier with HT pass through. I have 804D3s as my main speakers and an older HT7 center channel and two B&W in-wall surrounds. I run a Marantz AV processor a... | |
| Why No McIntosh Recommendations? If you attended the McIntosh 70th Anniversary celebration at Overture A/V in Wilmington Delaware at the beginning of June, you would now understand that while they have their naysayers and detractors, McIntosh is a company that quietly keeps produ... | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations II am a month into a new pair of B&W 804D3’s and couldn’t be happier. Upgraded from 805S and the difference is astonishing. To be fair, I also upgraded amp and sources, so the whole rig is substantially better than what I had before. I have ... | |
| Why the facination with integrated amps? The easy answer is value. I just went through a complete upgrade of my system and the need to combine surround processing for TV/Movies along with my desire to get great 2 channel performance led me to the integrated amp world. I couldn't touch ... | |
| New McIntosh amp build quality Interesting that this thread popped up now. I just bought an MA-8900 Integrated and when my dealer was installing it (it is part of a complete upgrade of my entire system), they could not get it to handle the switching to pass through mode (I use... |