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Tempted to buy a Macintosh
Forgot the link.https://youtu.be/IBy5TVNRPlI 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
@effischer yes, I hear good thing about the MC275.  The only thing is I will need a preamp, which then increase the cost, and one more component to worry about having synergy.  If I am going to get a preamp, I read very good reviews on Supratek an... 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
@dill there are McIntosh dealers in Vancouver, Canada.  It will be hard for me to find time to audition them due to the lock down with kids at home.  My question is more like, if there are successful story out there pairing McIntosh and efficient ... 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
@dill, thanks for pointing it out.  : )@tuberist, yes, I think I either want a tube, or a SS with those cool blue meter.  I wonder how many people buy McIntosh because of those, LoL.  And your comment about SS will sound different likely very true... 
Amp Section for New Pair of Magenpan 3.7i
I watch a YouTube blogger who Is a long time Maggie fan.  He speaks highly for the Hegel as a good match for Maggie’s.  in another video, he highly suggest Hegel h190 thinking it is the sweet spot considering the price to value ratio.https://www.y... 
If you listen to anything other than Classic Jazz, don't read this.
Other speakers I am interested based on good reviews but don’t have a chance to hear them are:Avantgarde uno nanoKlipsch Heresy IVPure Audio Project modular speakers 
If you listen to anything other than Classic Jazz, don't read this.
I also listen to Jazz only.  I also like the Magnepan but think they are too big and ugly.  My speakers are put in the living room.  I just received the Spatial Audio X5 and man, I love it.  I think open baffle speaker will give you the soundstage... 
Suggestions for $2k budget
I just realized you listen to rock and electronics.  Then I would suggest Tekton Double Impact or Klipsch Heresy IV.  I haven’t heard them, the suggestion is more suggest to check them out.  But they are pretty new, so may be hard to find one in t... 
Suggestions for $2k budget
What type of music do you listen to?  If you have a specific budget, I suggest you consider selling your amp and think of it as a “system”.  The amp and speaker need to have synergy in order to sound good.  There are different routes:1. Low power ... 
Zu Druid vs Tannoy Prestige or Classic.. need your help
I haven’t heard Tannoy but have a Zu Omen Def MK I.  Before having it, I have a pair or B&W cdm7nt.  When I first get the Zu, I don’t like it.  At that time, I have a McCormack 200W SS amp.  Obviously it is not a good match.  Then I gradually ... 
got the HW-19, now need advise on cartridge
Thanks. I do some more research, now I have 3 on the list:1) Grado Gold1 Prestige Series - $2202) Ortofon Blue - $2253) Audio Technica AT150MLX - $325Which do you think would be a better match to the Jelco, HW-19 and DB system? I like warm and dar... 
Recommendation for analog set for $700
I got an impression that the tone arm and cartridge is more important than the table itself, am I right?I am considering that Debut Carbon also. It has a Carbon fiber arm, is it good or gimmick? 
Recommendation for analog set for $700
Chayro, thanks for the advice, I agree with you. The only reason I am interested in the Empire is that there is on currently selling locally a bit less than P3-24, and it seems it has good review. but if it is something that requires set up, then ... 
Recommendation for analog set for $700
I think I am increasing my budget, and considering two units - Empire 598 III and Rega P3-24. I think they are very different, one vintage, one modern. Which one is better? 
Recommendation for analog set for $700
please ignore the post above, I press refresh and post it twice.Lohanimal, I am not prepare to do diy. In fact, totally opposite. I don't want to spend too much time to set up and maintain. I am looking for something more plug and play with minima...