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any comments on demagnitizing cds ?
Hi,All I can tell you is I used to utilize a Bedini Clarifier,and liked what it did.I now have the Furutech ,and I feel it's better yet.I use it before each disc I play.Always improves resolution top to bottom while giving a smoother presentation ... 
I miss Buffalo's Audio Club,
I was an original member of The Western New York Audio Society from the Blue Water Inn days in Lackawanna (this was the starting point)I also served as VP and equipment director for a number of years.I also miss the club and its members.I believe ... 
Any McIntosh C46 users??
Art,The Eq.band you're referring to is 150 hz.As far as comparing the two preamps.The C46 even without the Eq.feature is sonically far superior to the C15.One of the main reasons is it's fully balanced,and best used with balanced cables.Mine is us... 
Speakers For McIntosh?
Walt,I've been using my my Mac C42 / MC352 combo with Vandersteen 3A's.Superb match,with very natural smooth sound.All the audiophile adjectives apply.Great bass,mids,etc.Gives a slightly laid back,draws you into the music presentation.Not thrown ... 
Preamp For McIntosh MC352
Walter,I own and love my MC352 also.I use a C42 pre with great results.The EQ feature is a big plus.Mac pre/pwr combos offer superb system synergy.The ones that imho best my C42 are the C100 and the C200.They take things to a whole higher level mi... 
What Choice for Nautilus 802
I have a McIntosh MC-352 which I use with Vandersteens.At a dealer I heard it with the speakers you have,and it sounded wonderful.Currently some on sale on the Gon at good prices.Another choice is the McIntosh MC-501 monos if you feel you need mor... 
Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo
"Still Got The Blues" Gary Moore 
Speaker wire, help my laid back sound??
I respectfully disagree with JRD351's asessment of the Monster Cable sound.I find it to be softer and more laid back than what your currently using.For an upfront sonic presentation my recomendations would be cables from Straight Wire,and definate... 
How good is a Wadia Reference 8 Transport?
HI,I have been using a Wadia 8 transport with a Wadia x64 dac for about the last ten years and enjoy and absolutely love it in combination with my Mcintosh C42/MC352.This combo has great synergy,and has a very involving relaxed/natural presentatio... 
I need a live great recording
Meech,The best live recording I ever heard bar none is a two disc CD by Michel Jonasz titled "The Fabulous History of Mister Swing" Vocals and bottom end are incredible.The disc is very hard to find.It's listed as available on CD NOW for $45.00.On... 
LEDE does anyone subscribe to this?
Danny,My dedicated basement listening room is based on the LEDE concept, and the results are superb.The size is 18x14x7.The entire 14ft. back wall behind the speakers (Vandersteen 3a)is covered with a 1" thick foam product similiar to Sonex brand.... 
Power Line Pillow
Loose,I use the Blue Circle Noise Hound in my system.Bought it on line from Walt Stanger.I almost returned it as it caused sibilance and a degree of harshness to eminate.Tried it in my various dedicated lines,and in various unused outlets of my Ti... 
Ready to Throw my Wadia 6i out the window. HELP
59,Before you chuck your unit for whatever,contact Steve Huntley at Great Northern Sound.He's a former Wadia engineerwho does mods and repairs on alot of stuff besides Wadia.He did repairs to my 10 yr. old Wadia 8 transport with outstanding result... 
Best PC for McIntosh MC 1201 amps?
Super,I use JPS Labs AC-2 on my MAC gear(C42 pre,MC352 pwr.)with outstanding results.Improved resolution in detail,dynamics,and bass response are some of the sonic traits I've experienced.Can be found on the Gon in the $250.00 ballpark.I too was w... 
looking for inexpensive speaker spikes?
Snipes,Tried a number of different spikes under my Vandersteen 3a's.The best by far were the large Polycrystals, which you can get from the Cable Company.