dethklok

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Anyone audition the new mcintosh 452 amplifier?
I just got mine a few days ago, traded a Pass XA 30.5. I've only had time to put a few hours on it, I'll post here after I get it broken in a bit. 
bias Classic 60, Audio Research
I had a V70 and struggled getting the replacement tubes biased. I ended up sending it to ARC to get it done but it cost me $400. I went back to transistors to avoid the tube hassles. It was a nice sounding amp though. 
Counterpoint SA-5000 - phono stage question
I had an SA 3000, it sounded great but tended to be a bit noisy...micro phonic tubes and a bit of hiss no matter what I did. I finally got used to the slight noise and just enjoyed the music. 
Khorn room size
I have my Khorns in a room 17'X 21'. I've had the speakers for over 20 years in 4 different rooms (all smaller than this) and for the first time things are working well. Any room much smaller than this and it's tough to get them to perform at thei... 
preamp for MC452 Mcintosh amp
I have a Pass X1 that will do until I can afford another round of upgrades. The MC 452 is replacing a Pass XA 30.5, once the the new amp has a few hundred hours on it I'll get more serious about trying different preamps. My dealer has Levinson, AR... 
Personal amp evolution
Grundig receiver , 15 watt Pioneer integrated, Yamaha CR 1020 receiver , Nad 3020,NAD separates , Counterpoint SA 100, ARC v70, Pass Aleph 5, Pass XA 30.5, Mcintosh MC 452 
Pre amp for Pass Labs XA30.5 – Tube or SS
First post here, hope it works.I use a Pass X1 with my XA30.5, the combination was awesome. I'm sure the XP10 would sound even better.