glenfihi

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Travel headphones need to be...
Sennheiser HD 238, sound very good, very comfortable. Online can be found within your budget. 
Equipment not worth fixing, what to do?
In the case of disc players anything but high end, I question putting any money into it. Between the age and the next "new thing" advancement. Used and not working at that, I don't think so. Amps and the like maybe, especially if it is a good bran... 
Best World Class System for the Money
Beauty of sound is in the ear of the beholder. And a reel to reel is of exceptional beauty. Happy listening... 
Is HDMI worth the upgrade?
The upgrade to HDMI in the TV is well worth it, one would be hard pressed to buy a TV without it. As long as the various source components has both HDMI and other digital and analog outputs to go into the A/v processor you have the best of both wo... 
McIntosh vs. Marantz ...... sonics?
If you can swing it. go with the Mc. The McIintosh MA 6600, I have found to be amazing. 
Von Schweikert VR4 vs later models?
Have not heard the VR4's, I have the JR's and have listened to the VR5's. If the above comment is true, you certainly are in for a treat with the VR4's. As I love my speakers, and indeed feel you would have too spend much more to get as good a mus... 
Lena Horne dead at 92
May her music and movies live on. A talented and break through artist. Helped to open the door for other too follow. 
McIntosh 6600 vs 6900
Never had a chance to compare both side by side. The MA 6600 being a newer model with some very nice features which one can operate via the remote control as well, such as the defeat-able tone controls, led lighting, along with the optional tuner ... 
Magico Q5
Yes, hat's off to Tim and the crew, very nice event. Great to hear Alon the speaker's creator comments and to talk with him after the demo as well. On the speaker itself, a true reference. Sitting off to the far side, I did not feel the dispersion... 
McIntosh MA2275 int tube Amp...OPINIONS PLEASE
Not familiar with the Montana speakers, so can only comment on many auditions of the Mac 2275. Love it, first the sound too the features and the build. First rate in every way. The MA2275 was first on my list, decided to go with the MA6600, only o... 
reasonably priced tube amps
Worth a look see, the SQ-88 from Quest for Sound a 55 watt integrated. Steve Monte great guy to deal with, check his website. 
i want a buy my first MC, MC252 or MA6600 ?
Congrats on your MA 7000. Happy listening, enjoy the magic of the Mac. 
i want a buy my first MC, MC252 or MA6600 ?
MatiWhich did you decide on. 
Which songs/albums take you back to college?
Where have all the flowers gone and Tbat's the way the world by Earth Wind and Fire. IMO some of the best times fir music. Of course everyone feels their day was the best. 
i want a buy my first MC, MC252 or MA6600 ?
Your Bryston should work fine with the 252. The Ma 6600 gives you the benefit of and all Mac top end. I have the Ma 6600 and love it. IMO if your intention is to hold on to the system for awhile which ever your choice, then I would opt for the MA ...