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Cary 303/300 or Musical Fidelity A5 with Mac gear?
Psjulian, I have been using a Primare cd31 for six days now and it sounds nice. It is a demo from a local dealer and it is completely run in. But, I'm not connecting with it. What amp, preamp and cables are you using with it?? Almost wonder if it ... 
Cary 303/300 or Musical Fidelity A5 with Mac gear?
Looked into the Mac MCD500 but it's 6500.00 puts it out of the plan.  Found a used Cary 303/300 for around 2k.  Giving it some serious thought.  It seems like the right piece of gear.  But my heart is pulling me to the MF A5.  Drivng me crazy! Ano... 
Cary 303/300 or Musical Fidelity A5 with Mac gear?
Taking back the Mac MCD-201 tomorrow and my borrow a Primaire cd31. Many odd little issues with the Mac. Curious to see how it sounds. Read a good reivew of it in the absolute sound. But also considering the MF A5. Does anyone with Mac gear have o... 
Cary 303/300 or Musical Fidelity A5 with Mac gear?
I am all over the place with this decision. Tonight I was wondering if a good DAC would do the trick? Something like the Benchmark or the PS Audio. Just a thought.Still playing with the MAC MCD-201. Has good soundstaging and depth and is very smoo... 
Cary 303/300 or Musical Fidelity A5 with Mac gear?
Was told today by my local Cary dealer that the Rep. had sent back the demo unit and the 303/300 is going to be discontinued. Shocked him too. He wanted me to try a Primare cd pleayer. 
McIntosh C-2200 Burn in time?
Barnes, Love your systems.Do you use single ended or balanced cables? 
McIntosh C-2200 Burn in time?
I have a pair of PS audio outlets in the back on there own 20 amp circuit. The preamp is plugged into the Monster Power preamp outlet. Its powercord is a Nordost Shiva. My McIntosh amp has a slight audible buzz if you get right on top of it. (soun... 
McIntosh C-2200 Burn in time?
Hey guys,Odd problem, have a lot of noise now in my system.  With my preamp on, it's audible from 8 to 10 feet from my speakers. When I turn off the preamp it get twice as loud!  When I change innerconncets from single ended to balanced the noise ... 
New NAD M-25 or Used McIntosh MC-207?
She thinks I'm nuts but doesn't freak out on this hobby. Just bought the Mac C-2200 tube preamp. Should have it in my system tomorrow. Very excited to hear what it sounds like in my room with the rest of my gear. Someday hope to have a 275 in a tw... 
Hyperion HPS-938 speakers
Mariusz,It was a hard decision, looked at the Dodd and the Mac C-2200 and had to go with the Mac.  The Dodd was a close second.  Just think I will get a great match out of the Mac with my Mac MC-207. It should be here on Monday. Can't wait to get ... 
Cables between Mac C-2200 and Mac MC-207
Argyro,I have never heard all silver cables in my system. Have heard that they can sound thin and brittle. Looking for warm and smooth. Have looked at smaller cables guys like Morrow. Wonder how they stack up aginst the bigger names?Thanks 
Hyperion HPS-938 speakers
Mrjstark,Still looing into this setup. It looks like in HT pass through coming from the processor through to the stereo preamp a pair in a pair out, not two pair out to the amp. It appears that in pass through mode it will only pass a single pair ... 
Hyperion HPS-938 speakers
If I am bi-amping will that pose a problem in this setup??ThanksDavid 
Hyperion HPS-938 speakers
Mariusz, Haven't been on for a while. Sorry.... my budget is 6k or less. Have been thinking about it and not sure how to make it all work together going that way? HT processor makes sense because it is easier. But, if there is another way that wil... 
Hyperion HPS-938 speakers
Mrjstark,I have been thinking hard about preamps. Leaning towards the Arcam FMJ P9 Think thoes number are correct. Also the Mac mx-136 both are a bit pricy. Maybe quite a while. not sure how else to set it up??