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Preamp: Mcintosh vs Modwright?
Hey Jam,I take it that you have the new SWLP 9.0SE in your system now?A side from the phono section, it sounds like you like the addition of the tube PS in your new unit?What amplifier are you using in your system?Ya, I really like Dan's approach ... 
Preamp: Mcintosh vs Modwright?
Thanks Mrtennis,That jives with what I have read.From what I understand, the new optional tubed power supply adds a little more tube sound to the unit.Was the one you listened to equipped with the standard ss supply?Did you get a chance to compare... 
Preamp: Mcintosh vs Modwright?
Hey Machman,That seems to echo what I have heard about the Mod and may explain why you often see listings for used ones here. I am guessing from guys who thought that they were going to get more of a syrupy tube sound?As a matter of fact, I got my... 
Anyone using PMC speakers with McIntosh
Hey Dave,Check out the Bryston/PMC section over at Audio Circles.http://www.audiocircle.com/index.phpI know at least one ACer that has that exact combo... IB1's, MC402, C2200. "xsparky" should be able to help you out.I have OB1's and liked very mu... 
PMC IB1 Vs. Harbeth M40
Hi Piano Man,I can't help a whole lot as I have only heard the IB1 and I liked it very much.I have OB1's, so I may be a little bias to PMC.IB1's are actually a few models from the top model.Top of the Line:http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?sp... 
Do many CD players also have digital inputs?
Musical Fidelity, CD-pre24.You can get a new/old stock unit for $1,000-$1,050.