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g_nakamoto

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speaker stands--general considerations
i have 4 bose 901 series 2 speakers hanging from the ceiling. i know all out there will say that the 901's are outdated but i like them. they are hanging around 2 feet from the ceiling. my ceilings are 7 feet high. is that about the right distance... 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
mcintosh amps are rated into 2, 4 and 8 ohms!! they don't put out more power into 2, 4 and 8ohms. that's how they are designed! 
Amp for Martin Logan Motion 60XT
there's a mcintosh dealer here in whittier california that's been in business since the late 50's. at their store they have martin logan speakers powered by mcintosh amplifiers! 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
@ihasaguy, i once read that mcintosh amps usaully put out about 33% more than it's rated output! 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
i see 'dill' has deleted some of his comments!  
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
@dill, there you go again! there's no need to critisize a person because he can't spell! all people wan't is advice and recommendations on this forum! peace to you!! 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
@dill,like another commenter said, don't be sarcastic!!! people on audiogon forum ask for advice!!! if some can't spell, it's ok!!! don't have 'hate' in you!!! there's allready enough in todays world!!! 
Using my McIntosh MX-114 as a tuner only with my MA-6200
you might read the owners manual of your mx114 if you have one!! 
Is there such a thing as too much power?
back in the 70's and 80's, stereo review reccomened that you buy the most watts you can afford! but then more watts could be bad watts! this is what was bad about the 'phase linear amps'!! a lot of watts but poor safety features!! my phase linear ... 
have you ever bought stereo without listening first
my first system was back in the early 70's when 4 chanell was in. i bought a marantz 4 chanell reciever and 4 marantz speakers and the gerrard zero 100 turntable. i later stepped up to the marantz 4300 reciever, 4 bose 901 series 2 speakers and a ... 
Disappointing On Mcintosh......help
@mrklas6, nice story! you should write a book! LOL!! 
Speaker recommendations for MC275
here in whittier california, there's 'hifi haven' which has been in business since the late 50's! they favor 'martin logan' speakers! is this a good match?? 
More Power or use subwoofer to boost bass for music
i would think that getting a 'sub woofer' would be the answer! 
How does the Phase Linear 400 compare?
phase linear needed 'protection' which it did'nt have. otherwise it could've been a great amp!!!