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Responses from dinov
| Which amplifier McIntosh | |
| SACD Player/Transport Choices I have an MCT 500 and love it. I am not aware of any other SACD transports, just players. It’s the proprietary nature of SACD that make a transport difficult to make without some sort of special connection like McIntosh provides. If I were looking... | |
| Soeaker cables technologic dilema… My Tannoys have grounds. I ground the speaker to the preamp ground. | |
| Music streaming +1 for Qobuz | |
| "audiophiles listen to their equipment" “For the love of music” | |
| Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp) You may want to consider VPI - heavy, stable, great build quality and sound. | |
| Best Audiophile Album in terms of Dynamic Range and Mastering Quality? I set up the cartridge on my turntable to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon UK pressing. | |
| Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby? I’m done as well. I think I have all of the pieces that I’ve wanted and satisfy my current needs. Things are getting too expensive and I’m at the age where downsizing is on the horizon. Im happy with what I have. | |
| Koetsu cartridges. They must be something special. Some of the best midrange you’ll ever hear. Defined, full, smooth, exciting, they open up a whole canvas of sound when compared to other cartridges. This, balanced with thunderous bass and ever so delicate and defined treble make them a joy to lis... | |
| Unipivot tone arms I have a VPI with a JMW 9 unipivot tonearm and a Koetsu Rosewood Signature mounted on it. It tracks and performs beautifully and I’ve never had any negative issues or concerns using it. | |
| Where to put best interconnects I was always under the impression that your best interconnects should be between the amp and preamp. | |
| Streamers and software I was at the same point you’re at now a couple of years ago, wanting to get rid of my Node and it’s frustrating software. My shortlist of streamers were Innuos, Lumin, and Esoteric. I finally landed with the Esoteric and while I enjoyed everything... | |
| Doozy of an amp question I must admit I’m a McIntosh fan so with that would be my recommendation, both for sound, build quality, resale value, and being able to be repaired. Since you already like the sound I think you’ll be happy with the amp for a very long time. Also I... | |
| MusicDirect,, Do I didn’t get the usual thick catalog. | |
| Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis I really like Chet as well. |