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McIntosh Labs delivery issues
+1, Please call the McIntosh Factory and ask them.  Or, as noted above, call Audio Classics in Binghamton NY.  I also suggest you call your retailer and ask them for delivery information.    Unfortunately, many audio products are taking longer fo... 
NCore Vs. Purifi
Both my Hypex NCore NC400 Dual Mono Class D Power Amplifiers and my Mola-Mola Kaluga Class D Mono Power Amplifiers (NC1200) were very disappointing.  Neither amp sounded very musical nor very engaging.   I eventually purchased the Ayre AX-5 Twent... 
Accuphase fans. Newer & Lower vs Older & Higher model?
@czar2000, If you decided to purchase a preowned integrated amplifier, of any brand, please confirm there are repair facilities in the USA. Most likely, you will not need repair but you never know. I agree with @russ69 above the you might conside... 
Accuphase fans. Newer & Lower vs Older & Higher model?
I understand audio budgets but I suggest you start searching in the USA for an Accuphase amp. If an amp is purchased from outside the USA, you will need to pay for shipping, both ways, for repairs to Japan, for example. My friend purchased a preo... 
OK, so seriously, what is up with TMR's pricing here??
TMR starts at a 'normal' price and then discounts the item by 1% percent about every 2 weeks. This results in the odd pricing. The 1% discount continues until the item is sold.   I have both purchased and sold item using The Music Room and recomm... 
***HUM***BUZZ***CRACKLE***POPPPP= Dead Amp...Where To Service???
I agree with @chayro above that when purchasing new and/or preowned equipment, you HAVE to ask where can it be serviced.  The most important question is can the unit be serviced in the USA or does the unit need to be shipped elsewhere.  The next q... 
MSB Discrete vs. Bricasti M1 SE
@lesmarshall, the Bricasti MDX board cost is $1,000. Please contact Bricasti for more details and how to order.  
***HUM***BUZZ***CRACKLE***POPPPP= Dead Amp...Where To Service???
Another suggestion is to call Nick at True Sound in Campbell, CA True Sound link.  
***HUM***BUZZ***CRACKLE***POPPPP= Dead Amp...Where To Service???
Please call the Sugden distributor and ask them. http://www.toneimports.com/  
McIntosh Group purchased by PE firm
Another link announcing the sale of McIntosh: Highlander Partners announces acquisition McIntosh "Jeff Poggi and Charles Randall, co-CEOs of the McIntosh Group commented, "We are thrilled to continue to pursue our growth trajectory alongside the... 
Class D Integrated Amplifier Recommendations.
How do the newer GaNfet technology amps compare to the NYPEX NC400, HYPEX NC500, HYPEX 1200 and PURIF Audio designed amps in terms of sound quality?    
Marantz Ruby PM KI amp vs Accuphase e-480 or e-380
@corelli,  Based on my past experience, I am not a fan of Class D amps.  How does the Marantz Ruby PM KI amp class D design differ from their previous class D designs?   In other words, how is it superior than their previous class AB Designs?  Do ... 
Marantz Ruby PM KI amp vs Accuphase e-480 or e-380
+1, Agreed. Get the Accuphase E-480 amp.    
Marantz Ruby PM KI amp vs Accuphase e-480 or e-380
The Marantz Ruby amp might be worth a listen. Please see: ”PM-KI Ruby exclusively focuses on transfixing audio performance. A fully discrete, two-stage, current-feedback design with separate power supplies for the preamplifier and power amplifier... 
Marantz Ruby PM KI amp vs Accuphase e-480 or e-380
I agree the Marantz PM-KI Ruby SIGNATURE REFERENCE Integrated amplifier looks very interesting especially at its price but my sense is the Accuphase e-480 or e-380 amps will sound much better. You need to audition these amps and make your own deci...