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McIntosh Labs delivery issues
As you may know purchasing McIntosh products are sold within the stores only, meaning they have to be available in your local area, most people will not drive to another state to due business. I have heard 1 to 3 months as well as much longer, we ... 
Opinions: Martin Logan Renaissance 15a vs. Bowers & Wilkins 800D3
Thank you"boxer12", and "jollygreenaudiophile2" great advise. I am curious, if I consider mon-blocks instead of MAC's MA12000 integrated amp, say Classe Delta Mono or MAC MC611 mono-blocks, what will I gain besides cost more and additional cables?... 
Building a 2-channel audio system using Bowers & Wilson 800D3 speakers
Thank you "fastfreight" our local Mac dealer recommended the HiFi Rose RS250, but your right the screen is very small and I suspect will be hard to read. I see Mac has a streamer "MS500" which is much more expensive. Has anyone used this streaming... 
Building a 2-channel audio system using Bowers & Wilson 800D3 speakers
Thank you everyone I will keep your suggestions in mind. I most likely will opt for the McIntosh 12000 (to save $ and space). If this is the right way to go, what about a compatible streaming device for internet HD music? I know this creates a ver... 
Best streamer for a returning audio guy
I am considering the Mac MS500 streamer and wonder if anyone on the forum has compared it to other currant streamers?  
Building a 2-channel audio system using Bowers & Wilson 800D3 speakers
Thank you "fastfreight", great advise.  
Opinions: Martin Logan Renaissance 15a vs. Bowers & Wilkins 800D3
I appreciate every one who posted, I ended up purchasing the B&W 800D3 used from a local dealer at a good price, compared to what has been listed. Regarding the rest of the equipment, the dealer suggested Mac MA 12000 (new) or MC 611 or MC1.25... 
Opinions: Martin Logan Renaissance 15a vs. Bowers & Wilkins 800D3
I know what I am going to suggest may work is the integrated amp from McIntosh the MA12000 with a tube preamp built in and 350W per two channels. Your thoughts. Would this work well instead of using separates?  
Opinions: Martin Logan Renaissance 15a vs. Bowers & Wilkins 800D3
Using the BW 800D3 speaker pair which conponents should I consider?  
McIntosh MA12000 Integrated Amp w/Martin Logan Renaissance 15A
g_nakamoto, I would appreciate the contact info for the s. California dealer. Thx  
COMPARE SPEAKERS: B&W 803D4 OR 802D4 TO ML RENAISSANCE ESL 15A
Sorry for the caps, appreciate everyones response. I hope more people chime in. Keep in mind I am beginning this quest with out equipment ($$$), and much has changed with many improvements and options. Two decades have passed since I built a nice ...