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| McIntosh MA8950 Upgrade to MA12000? I have a lot of love for this magnificent, heavy bastard. It runs remarkably cool, has classic Mac looks, and grips speakers like few others can. I replaced the stock tubes, but didn’t think there was much improvement. Don’t waste money there. ... | |
| Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead I have an mha12000 supplying easily driven speakers and it is an impressive monster. It comes in an even more impressive package with a wood base. It takes up most of the space in a pickup bed, and is both heavy and bulky. Not impossible to han... | |
| Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”…..Part 1: I have a plan I'm also OLD. I've been in heavy civil work for 45+ years....extremely loud job sites with no hearing protection, ever. I've ridden, and continue to ride, race and performance motorcycles since I was a kid. I have some hearing loss, as you'd ex... | |
| Klipsch/Ojas that was fast.....sitting here ruining the neighborhood's peace and quiet right now. let us know what you think | |
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? Brand spanking new, in box, NOS Luxman MQ-300. | |
| Klipsch/Ojas Done | |
| Klipsch/Ojas One more thing. Everything is boxed separately; you put the stands together, they screw into the speakers, and then you attach the horns. Kinda fun really. Hope you enjoy and let us know what you think! | |
| Klipsch/Ojas Mine took a month and a half to show, so patience is key. The packaging on the pallet will impress; shows what Klipsch thinks of the contents. I also have AL5’s, which are more efficient and more classically Klipsch sounding due to their configu... | |
| Klipsch/Ojas I should add that I seek out US made products, and in this case, I’m happy to cover the delta between home grown/hand made vs an “over there” factory product. As Oscar Wilde famously said, “What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everythin... | |
| Klipsch/Ojas Oops….the build is a throwback. Spell checker wins again | |
| Klipsch/Ojas In build is a throwback to Paul’s early days, and thus something of an homage. It can be a polarizing aesthetic, but the build quality and materials are better than photos can quantify. They are bespoke, so that aspect adds to the cost and time ... | |
| Bose buys McIntosh It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt. | |
| DAC question - is music streamer DAC better than mcintosh DA2? I have a MA12000 running NOS tubes. My sole source is a Pro-Ject StreamBox Ultra 2, plugged into the internal Mac DAC. It works great, sounds great, and takes up virtually no space. And yes, the MA12000 never breaks a sweat, regardless of what ... | |
| McIntosh tube upgrade - worthwhile? swapped out stock tubes for NOS from the 30's and 40's. no discernible change to my ears, but did experience a discernible decrease in wallet thickness. Now other tube amp? striking difference when using quality NOS tubes.....why? no clue. | |
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