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YAMAHA A S-3000 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW
I had a "hot" Harmon Kardon receiver in the 1980s,second one below their most expensive model back in 1984.Returned it for other one with no heat issues ever afterwards.I have a respect for most  Yamaha products and I'm sure yours sounds superb!Co... 
The "how many reviews it got" rule
There was a mag called "Audio Ideas guide" written solely by it’s editor Andrew Marshall from Toronto.As an English major his writing was concise,readable and very informative.No flowery language or hyperbole.I thought his reviews were spot on and... 
What are the best speakers for Mac MA252?
Oh ,I forgot that I added a 12 inch Paradigm sub.To the last poster:I owned a pair of Focal 905s which were the first speakers that were matched with the MA 252.Pretty good but I think a floorstanding speaker is more versatile. 
What are the best speakers for Mac MA252?
Just bought that amp to replace some older Anthem separates.They were the lowest models  back then in year 1998.Of course, I matched them with some Paradigm Studio Reference 100s and it was a terrific combo.I  regret trading  those speakers for ne... 
'Complete' modern system for $1000
I would recommend considering some of the "Audioengine" components.My daughter has a modest system.They are decent products,up to date and versatile.(Quite reliable too.)I have no association with them....)Have fun!Gabe 
Jazz for aficionados
Anything that includes Paul Desmond..... 
how do you compare the hegel h80 to rogue sphinx v2???
Spend another $1K and get the new down to earth price, fine, McIntosh MA 252 integrated.I did with no regrets. 
Sirius XM Buying Pandora
Pandora streaming quality is mediocre at best in my MCIntosh based system.Added a music fidelity V90 DAC.Some improvement but still inferior to analog sources.