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Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
My definitive review of McIntosh amps will be completed by Christmas!  Stay tuned and let’s take this thread into 2021👌🏻 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
@abali...I’ve owned many of the amps mentioned here.  I’m 58 and have experienced way more than most over the years.  There is no best..only different.  I just ordered my next system.  B&W 802D3’s and a Mac MA8900.  They compliment each other ... 
$10K Budget for Speakers: Martin Logan Masterpiece vs Tannoy
Martin Logan...movie theater?  NoTannoy...completely different...uh, yeah no!  You make no sense. 
Looking for more detail in a speaker
Diamond are forever!  Nothing does what the 800 series diamonds do...ethereal!! 
Looking for more detail in a speaker
Diamonds are forever !  Nothing does what the 800 series Diamonds do in the highs....ethereal!! 
Why is black so popular for components?
Black is cool 😎 
All New Magico A5 Loudspeakers // Biggest "BANG" For Your BUCK On The Market ?!
Everyone chill!  Listen, choose and enjoy 😊. I have owned a very large swath of the high end over the past 30 years.  So very much goes into a decision to prefer one component over another.  Bias, available funds, room acoustics, cables, electrica... 
How do I power my 800D(3)s
I’m finally getting the 802D3’s.  Amazingly expressive and detailed! 
seeking ‘HORN’ ideas apart from Klipshc Lascalla
Use Music Direct...return if you don’t like!  They have Klipsch and JBL. 
Why so many Hegel's for sale?
Never heard a Hegel that I liked.  I don’t even like the name.  The color of their metalwork is awful as well.   
Are all Audiophiles masocists?
Yes 
Anticables and the Jumper Effect: Or how I learnedto stop worrying and love my system!
Anticables speaker cables and jumpers are phenomenal and remain in my system.  For interconnects I demo’d a set of Transparent G5 Plus Balanced cables.  Finally found a match between my Krell and Yamaha CDP...absolutely stunning!  Clear, fully fle... 
All New NAD Master M33 Integrated Amp // GAME CHANGER ?..
M32 and M12...had for a month and experienced no change in character so returned. 
High Performance Audio - The End?
I have a Krell Digital Vanguard Integrated, Yamaha A-S2100 SACD player, a BluOS Vault and JBL 4429’s.  I’ve owned 6 figure systems that did not offer me the level of enjoyment I receive from this humble system.Clear, dynamic and colorful with no c... 
"Bridge Over Trouble Water" sounds artificial
Yes...Eva was a true inspiration and a lovely person.  Gone far too soon ☹️  Her Blues Alley album has that on as well.