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Anyone Seen a Feb 2022 Stereophile Issue??
Yes, it came last week.   
Share MYSTICAL, HAUNTING songs
Oh and my favorite, Nights in White Satin, Moody Blues.  
Share MYSTICAL, HAUNTING songs
+1 for tubular bells……  
Quiz about adding dense mass to a vibration isolation application!
I tried all of this not with a dac but a AR XA Turntable I modified. I finally found that leaving all of the nobesound springs in, so that it’s stiff, was the best option. Taking springs out only caused lateral movement, swaying and, general insta... 
It’s all a matter of degree
I’ve been on an life long slow upgrade path with my main system. Periods of satisfaction, followed by periods of upgrade. All this is budget driven of course. But during Covid I got into piecing together two other smaller systems build around tube... 
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...