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| Rotel, Luxman receivers and turners. I've had a Luxman R-361, the successor to the R-117 receiver mentioned above and think it is great. In fact, if it 'gave up the ghost' I would have it repaired. Can't think of another receiver that uses a full MOSFET output stage like the last two... | |
| McIntosh and Autoformers. . .? My feeling is that preamps are the weak link in McIntosh's line. I had an MC-500 with a C-39. It sound all right, but the C-39 developed some loud 60 cycle hum (very un-Mac of it) and was sent back to the factory to resolve. Dealer loaned me a Bry... | |
| What steps forward were actually steps backward? An excellent thread. I recently sold my MOSFET output Sony ES integrated amp and 'upgraded' to a McIntosh MA-6900 integrated. The Sony put out 20wpc Class A, shifting to 100wpc A/B. The Mac puts out 200wpc all Class A/B. What a difference!! The So... | |
| Comments on the McIntosh MA6900 integrated amp Great choice! I really like mine with a pair of Soliloquy 5.3 speakers. I am a vinylphile so think it is just great with vinyl (VPI HW-19 Mk III/SME 309/Ortofon Kontrapunkt B). Using an MC cartridge requires an exteranl phono stage. But I prefer t... | |
| Poping noise starting up Mcintosh MA 6900 Am not sure why you would be unhappy with McIntosh. In less than 48 hours of posting your received a new replacement amp. Pretty good, if you ask me. You were lucky you didn't have to wait for one to be shipped in. | |
| McIntosh MA6900 & MC202 What did you end up getting? I like the sound of the integrated so much that I sold my MC500 and returned to the MA-6900 integrated amp. It is terrific, IMHO. | |
| Too Bright Big Blue Meters : Re: McIntosh MA6900 Talk directly to McIntosh. I recently called them about a question on my MA-6900 and they got right back to me. Very helpful. At 7 cents/minute it won't cost you much and you'll get someone who really knows the gear. Ask for tech support. Really l... | |
| Review: Ortofon Kontrapunkt B Cartridge Wow!! How time flies. I originally posted my review 9 of '02. I must say that I am as happy now as I was then with the Kontrapunkt B. Everything I said before in in better now that I am using a VPI HW-19 Mk III with SME 309 tonearm. This cartridge... | |
| Personal speaker evolution 1962 - Magnavox stereo console.1964 - Portable Maganvox stereo.1971 - Zenith mini-stereo - poor Navy man.1976 - 2-way monitors with inverted dome tweeter - can't remember the name.1979 - Polk 2-way with passive radiator.1982 - Yamaha NS-100 Be dom... | |
| Personal amp evolution This is going to be fun - a real memory test for us 'old' guys.1962 - Magnavox console stereo. Chuck Berry, etc.1964 - Magnavox portable (not really) stereo with removeable speakers that were hinged to swing out or be lifted off and placed where w... | |
| What's your High End best buy/unknown components? Any Threshold preamp from FET 9 through T2 is as good as anything available today. And one of their former tech's, Jon Soderberg, will keep them all tuned up at a reasonable cost. Same for the Threshold amps. And I second the above for Wasatch ICs... | |
| Compare older Sony ES receiver vs. newer gear? While I know nothing about Sony's receivers of any genre, I can comment on their last set of ES integrated amps and power amps. They are full MOSFET amps that run class A up to about 15wpc and then switch over into class A/B. I recently replaced m... | |
| Threshold Fet 10 pPC vs Fet 10 Pe Phono Pre? The FET 10/pc would make a wonderful match for your T3i. It makes a wonderful match for any preamp. I am now listening to a FET 9 with built-in phono stage, having sold my FET 10/pc about four years ago when I (very stupidly) thought I would get o... | |
| Synergistic Research Luminescence Phase II I am using a pair of Wasatch 105-U interconnects between my Threshold pre and a TA-N90ES and find the results most satisfying. I was using SR Alpha Sterling and then Cardas Hexlink, but found a quite astounding improvement with the Wasatch. So muc... | |
| The Amp Game, So? What did you finally select? I have a Sony TA-N90ES and think it is the equal of many highly regarded amps that sell for much more. With its MOSFET design from end-to-end and low gain and solid build quality, it is hard to beat for $500, or so... |