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The new Mcintosh MC 402
Yes sir, its what they call "Home audtition". IT is for interested/serious prospected customers who are encourage to try the MCINTOSH products at their home. IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE SOUND after your "home audition" You DONT HAVE TO BUY IT....OF cour... 
How much does your system retail for?
About $15K for my 2 ch main system; $3k for HT; and about $2.5k for a 2ch home-brewed tube system( bdrm). 
The new Mcintosh MC 402
Sorry, I meant the MC402 is slightly better than the MC352. 
The new Mcintosh MC 402
I just upgraded to the MC402 with my ML Ascents and the the results were beyond words for me. My Electrostats just sang music like never before. The music was alive, detailed and warm. I use SF line 2 SE and a Pioneers CLD-D604 CD player. My room ... 
Ei6DJ8 elite gold
Newbee,It's kind of coincidental you mentoned noisy. I just got a new pair last month and they started giving "tube rush noise" last night on my Line 2SE. But before then they sounded just fantastic, Solid Bass, detailed almost liquid sound. But t... 
Ei6DJ8 elite gold
Since this particular model of Ei6DJ8s are fairly new in the market I do not expect too many feedback on this posting.Nevetheless from my recent experience they have the best music for the buck IMHO. I use a pair on V1/LV1 with NOS SOVTEK 6922s on... 
Preamp suggestions 1200$ used
You can get a used Sonic Frontier Line 1 for about $1000.It's one of the better hi-end tube preamp around. built like a tank with hi quality components, 2sets of outputs,remote: volume, balance, phase, mute, inputs, stby has bypass sw for SSP, and... 
Should I keep my JBL 150A's?
I use them on my 2nd stereo system (tubes). They sound great especially with tube gear. These were reconed in '96 and been powered with PP-ultralinear 40watt amp.The original owner tried to buy them back from me at a higher price but I declined. T... 
searching a new pair of speakers
If you have the room and the budget, may I suggest auditioning electrostat speakers (Martin logans & Inner sound to mention a few).Check out their websites and find out for the nearest dealer close to you. I must warn you that a good audition ...