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| Groove Glide usage question....why 2 pads? The second pad of the Gruv Glide kit is to diffuse the carrier (propellant) by aiding evaporation. The Gruv Glide product itself is supposed to go on dry. I've tried several methods of applying Gruv Glide. The one described in their instructions w... | |
| Best integrated for Dynaudio 1.3mkII Dear xxx19,I owned an Audio Refinement Complete for 3+ years. This is one of the best values in integrated amps out there. Superb sound and function, excellent build quality and priced right. Very highly recommended. I sold mine and bought the McI... | |
| "must have" accessories for TT and LP? I like Decca Brush, Gruv Glide, Wally Tractor. All very economical and offer substantial sound enhancement and ease of use! | |
| Treating records with LAST preservative I also like the Gruv Glide. It is much easier to use and far more economical. I found LAST expensive and difficult to use. And if you did not like what it did to the record you are stuck as it is permanent. The Gruv Glide washes right off if you c... | |
| Which amp is best to drive Magneplanar 1.6's? I use the McIntosh MA-6500. I'm very pleased with the sound and function. I previously had the Plinius and the Proceed which were nice too, however the McIntosh made the Maggies "SING". | |
| Three electrostat choices and my room-- need help What a great problem to have! All 3 are fine choices. I personally use the Magnepans with all McIntosh solid state gear. My room is about the same dimensions as yours. The Maggies work superbly! On a side note, I had the Martin Logan SL-3 speakers... | |
| Magnepan 1.6 vs. ML Aerius i owners opinions.. Both are very fine speakers, and I have owned both. I started with the Magneplanar 1.6qr's and loved them. I sold them and bought the Martin Logan Aerius.The Aerius sounded like it had a gap in the midrange and did not get full orchestral works qu... | |
| McIntosh 6500 int. amp... Dear Iasi,I presently own the MA-6500 integrated. It is a superb piece! Prior to the Mac I owned a McIntosh MA6450, YBA integre DT, Proceed amp, Thule amp. All sounded nice.The McIntosh 6500 has given me the best sound with my Magneplanar 1.6qr's,... | |
| Best Integrated amp for under 4k I had the yba integre dt which was very nice, the audio refinement complete an astounding value, the McIntosh MA6450 a superb unit, and now the McIntosh MA-6500.The McIntosh MA-6500 has incrdible sound, looks and features. Although expensive, wort... | |
| How do you clean a McIntosh amp? Do not use any oil based cleaners. Any oil left on the chasis, and in the socket areas 'could' react as the metal changes temperature and gets hot. This could cause spots to occur or mottling to appear. I learned the hard way!I would call McIntosh... | |
| Extreme Phono None-Felt Mat Residue I had the same problem too. I love the sound of the mat. I've been using Gruv Glide for over 20 years and had great results so I thought I would try it on the new CCR 180gr collection.First untreated. I did get some of the residue the others have ... | |
| Cleaning Records I've used several of the above methods with pretty good results. The one that works best for me is the "DECCA" carbon fiber brush followed by a Gruv Glide treatment. This method for me actually makes the record sound better, and the static is virt... | |
| Best bang-for-buck purchase you have made? Magnepan, Magneplanar 1.6qr speakers. Even at their list price they are an incredible bargain for such great sound! I can't tell you what I paid for my new pair...but it was the best deal on earth in my book! | |
| Harbeth C7ES vs Maggie 1.6 QR Dear Phil,What an interesting post! I had the same issue happen recently. I 'LOVED' my Magneplanar 1.6qr's but thought something was missing. I sold them thinking I would by some dynamic, box speakers. I wound up with a pair of Audio Physic Tempo'... | |
| Commentary on McIntosh Digital Products? I have the McIntosh MVP-841 dvd/cd player, and it is fed into the McIntosh MA-6500 integrated amp. I love the function of the two together. My red book cd's sound superb. I also have a sony es9000 sacd/cd/dvd, and a sony 775 sacd player. The McInt... |