doyle3433
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| TDL Compact Monitors I only heard those Reference Standards once in a customer's home. Big power from a MAC 2500 or maybe it was a couple BGW's bridged mono. What an amazing sound, effortless power and extension, warm open soundstage. No wonder you regret letting them... | |
| Tube vendors. Vote for Viva tubes. All new tube set for my MAC 240. Very pleased, quick shipping as well. | |
| Where is Cary Audio? I totally agree with you Rodman. I have an early hybrid 2300A. About 80WPC. Great sounding amp. I worked at a local shop and we were a dealer. There are so many Cary products I'd love to find. I had one of their modified Phillips CD decks, essenti... | |
| Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500 In the clearance section of Audio Advisor there's a NAD 316 BEE $449.00 40WPC. Bought this for my son as a starter and he loves it.For a little more power and features there's the NAD C338 50 WPC for $600.00 | |
| Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500 And how could I forget Cyrus. I've owned a one and a two. Great sound, built like tanks. I've always wanted to try a Rega | |
| “Best” or rather “Favorite” Conrad Johnson power amp? Back when I sold a few MF 200's? I could be wrong on the model, memory isn't what it used to be. But that was a sweet amp. Plenty of power and if I'm not mistaken it was a hybrid. | |
| Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500 I've always had a soft spot for a cool integrated. I still have a really retro cool Ariston 40w, made in Scotland. I've hade a couple NAD's. Love their quality and bang for the buck. I'd try NAD, Cambridge, Leek and maybe see if you could find a u... | |
| Old Amps that can still Kick Butt My Mac 240 of course. But the "the one that got away" for me will always be the Threshold 400A i sold to buy an engagement ring. Worst decision of my HiFi life hands down. I will never make that mistake again... | |
| Speaker for McIntosh setup Redwood, I have a new pair of Heresy's with my Mac 240 and I am completely enthralled. For me the set up just sounds like a perfect fit. I added an SVS PB 2000 and that really rounded everything out. This is the sound I've been chasing for so long... | |
| Uber expensive repair at United Radio My two bits. I had my Mac 240 refurbished by Ryan at Audio Classics and it was worth every penny. Not quite the $1900 of the OP, but it wasn't cheap either. I fiddle around and refurbish old Triumph cars, NOS and reissue parts are very reasonable ... | |
| Sota or Technics I want to thank everyone for the comments and suggestions. You all have given me food for thought for sure. It seems that DD and belt drive are two distinct animals from the same family. Lion vs Tiger no? Both seem to have their fans and detractor... | |
| Sota or Technics I would love the 1200G. but full disclosure I'm also trying to budget for some new or new to me loudspeakers. I love my TDL's but it's time for a change. My hope was to upgrade TT and speakers for around $4 to $5k. I mostly listen to jazz, big ban... |