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Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
Bob,It indeed does, as well as the ht/aux switchable input. However, I am not sure that controls will be working, fully enabling usage of the amp as a pre/pwr pair.Will test and report. 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
tomic601,Thanks for your comments, no offence taken anyway. If it is an integrated, I am not sure I will be able to fit those filters... 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
Also, can the filters be fitted between a source and an integrated amp? That is on top of the fact, that the filter on sale is for XLR ICs...  
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
JohnnyR,Thank you for your response. What can you say about Treo?A lot easier logistically for me, and costs less - $4K, almost unused.Thank you.  
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
On the side note...Why do you guys think Musical Fidelity is the wrong match for the Quatros? I realize this is a more or less "budget" amp, however its tech specs show ample power and current, it works well with low impedance speakers, and most r... 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
Gentlemen,Thanks for the advice.  Bob, what is Johnny's nickname here on a-gon? Will PM him on the amp choice q.tomic601,I am aware that this amp is probably a weak link in my system. A good friend of mine who used to have the Quatro, gave 5 stars... 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
Sure, Bob, but calling a dealer in the US won’t help me much here in Russia :-)The items are not on Audiogon. But I have spoken to the sellers, of course. Thinking...Looks like Quatro is the way to go, since its bass performance can be tweaked.  
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
Gdnrbob,Thanks, but... The Q now is: Treo at $4K or Quatro at $5200? ;-)But, I guess, this is now up to me.  
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
Or maybe Quatros?) Have a pair offered at $5200 mint )) 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
Gdnrbob,Thanks for your response. I used to have Vandy 3A Sig, and they were nice speakers. However, when I moved to another home, their sound was less than satisfactory. I bought open- baffle speakers and they sounded fine, but I am in a totally ... 
Mcintosh MA7000 vs MC402/C46 combo?
A new development in my options - an MA6700 was offered as a substitute for the MA7000. I have educated myself on the set of features this integrated offers, my question is about its sonics: how does it compare to the MC402 line?I'd really appreci... 
Mcintosh MA7000 vs MC402/C46 combo?
greginnh,a lateral move suits me fine in this situation. if it IS a lateral move. 
Mcintosh MA7000 vs MC402/C46 combo?
Matt, thanks for your opinion.I don't have the option of the 402.I just want an opinion on ma7000 vs mc402, whether to accept the trade offer or not. The items to trade for (my items) are a Hegel h300 and a Unison Research S6 vs the Mac (offered). 
Standard output voltage for RCA line-outs DAC/CD/Streamers, etc?
Almarg, Thanks again for your valuable comments.  Makes perfect sense.  
Standard output voltage for RCA line-outs DAC/CD/Streamers, etc?
Dear all,Thanks for your input.almarg,I do remember and do value your input.  I am in the process of getting antennuators for line ins.  However, my question was on how much I actually need to antennuate the signal.  Now I know.Also, all kinds of ...