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dinov

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Suggestions for an integrated upgrade please
+1 on the McIntosh, all day long!  
What went bang, smelled of "I'm fried", yet left it in working order...???
Capacitor, smell first and open the offending component cover and you should be able to find the culprit   
2022 is almost here. Why are you here?
Just enjoying the rich camaraderie!  
Amplfiers that Sound like Pass 30.8 that are not so heavy
Can the new house not support the weight of the amp? Keep it if you like it.   
Adcom GFP-555 II
Upgrade  
Recommendations Wanted
There is nothing wrong about those beautiful 40 watts (more like 65) from your mc240. Just complimenting your system.   
Are tubes psychological?
It’s a beautiful thing!  
Help with McIntosh Repair Facility
Talk with McIntosh, they have been great to me. I’m sure they will help. Also audio classics if that’s not possible, they might be able to help also. Ryan is my connection.   
If you have a CD Player, you need to do this periodically...
Thank you @charles1dad   
How long do you or should you keep your gear.
I’ve always looked at it like a lifetime quest, trying to assemble both the system of my dreams balanced with what I can afford. I think that’s part of the “sport” about being an audiophile. I don’t think I’d know what do do if I have everything I... 
If you have a CD Player, you need to do this periodically...
Will this also work with a CD transport or is it affecting the dac in the CD player?   
OK-- I think I get it, now...
Congrats! Makes me want to audition a Hegel.   
How do you get Happy as an Audiophile?
Enjoy the music and your system. “Enjoy the one your with”  
HOW CRITICAL ARE JUMPER CABLES
High quality jumpers for sure. I use Walker Silver Jumpers. Always connect main speaker wires to the woofer LF first then jump to HF from there. LF needs more power first then HF.  At least that’s what my understanding.  
Two of the most powerful words ever
Ok then…….