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| looking at mcintosh pre-amp c2500. Can I do better for the cost of a Mac? Yes, please tell us more about the gear you have and are thinking about getting. Also, what speakers do you have?Please do not stress, this is a hobby, a fun diversion, not war and peace. Music should bring joy to your life. The gear is just a mea... | |
| JBL M2 speaker system .... jgandy,Congratulations!Did you have dealer support for the install and crossover programming? From what I understand, there are setup "features" that the consumer does not have full access to, only the dealer. Can you make full corrections on your... | |
| looking at mcintosh pre-amp c2500. Can I do better for the cost of a Mac? Different? Yes. Better? It’s all relative and and very subjective. System matching or preamp to amp synergy is more important.If the C2500 makes you happy, go for it. I have and love a C52, as well as two others. The C52 is the one that makes me h... | |
| Pass Labs XA100.5 vs XA100.8 (evaluation) Thank you so much for your thoughts/observations.I had XA100.5's. Was not crazy about the bloated bass but the treble/mids were outstanding. I just recently sold XA60.5's to get XA60.8's or XA100.8's but have not pulled the trigger yet. For me, th... | |
| Wells Audio / AVA Synergy / PrimaLuna DiaLouge Premium HP I have the Jolida Fusion 3502 in silver. I bought it with EL34’s, but several months ago put KT150’s in it. It sounds way better than a $2K amp would suggest. I think it was around $1600 as delivered and I spent an additional $400 on the KT150’s. ... | |
| McIntosh MC601 vs Pass Labs XA 100.8 (or 160.8) tjassoc,That was such a well thought out and wonderful explanation. Thank you for adding to this discussion. I have to agree with your opinion. | |
| Klipsch love them or hate them. Spot on roxy54, thank you. | |
| Conrad Johnson 150 integrated http://www.monoandstereo.com/2015/11/conrad-johnson-ca-150-control-amplifier.html$5K retail to start for basic model CA-150. Upgraded model CA-150SE retails for $7K.http://www.audioshark.org/conrad-johnson-45/new-ca150se-8892.html | |
| Conrad Johnson 150 integrated I think jafant is referring to the new CA150 integrated CJ amps.http://www.conradjohnson.com/It_just_sounds_right/ca150.htmlI'm sure they are wonderful, what's the rest of the system? Speakers? Etc. | |
| 9 year old Parasound Jc 1s or new Bel Canto 1000m monos? Agree with Georgelofi, plus those are already broken in. Turn on and enjoy. | |
| Yamaha A-S3000 - any experiences? Looks like the black and silver versions of the Yamaha A-S3000 are now the same price, $7K.That's great because I love the silver version. | |
| Yamaha A-S3000 - any experiences? arch2,Thank you so much. Glad you are enjoying it. | |
| Yamaha A-S3000 - any experiences? Bump.Happy New Year.I am probably a few weeks out from ordering the Yamaha A-S3000. For those who have it, how do you like it? Any regrets? Anyone else thinking of buying one?Some of the reviews that I've read are stellar. I had a Yamaha receiver ... | |
| Questions on KT150 tubes From what I understand, ARC and Conrad Johnson charge more for their tubes because they test them more thoroughly. I also heard that they, especially for CJ, test in the actual amps that these tubes will be installed.I believe they go through more... | |
| For the Primaluna amp owners .... Thank you for your replies, so how does everyone like/love their amps? |