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Which integrated amp for rock/metal (and why McIntosh?)
Hi @waltersalas ,Reading the feedback about McIntosh, I started digging deeper on shipping requirements and after care. The unsettling higher cost finally tipped me over to look further, for a more local brand. Eventually, I went for a German bran... 
Which integrated amp for rock/metal (and why McIntosh?)
Thank you for your reaction @chayro . I'm alas from Europe. Which also means the price of a McIntosh is 150% of the USA. (MA9000 = 11.000 USD => more or less 9.500 EUR ; retain price here is 14.200 EUR = more or less 16.500 USD). I bet it's the... 
Which integrated amp for rock/metal (and why McIntosh?)
Thanks @stereo5 and @archguy for your concern. I can pick it up in the original box - so all ok on that side.After reading reviews and comparing technical sheets for hours, I'm focusing on- Hegel H590 (has all the connectivity I need)- Gryphon Dia... 
Which integrated amp for rock/metal (and why McIntosh?)
Thank you for your feedback already. While I set out to see if the MA9000 would be a good match, the last 6 hours I got very interested in the Hegel H590 (power & connectivity), the Gryphon Diablo 300 (mentioned as the best amplifier ever). Th... 
Light weight speaker cables
Just a follow up :) I eventually bought pure silver cables from Tempo Electric in the USA. They're in bright colors as it's still in the living room where the kids play. Excellent build quality from the cables and supreme customer service / reacti... 
Light weight speaker cables
Thanks for your reactions!- @jperry : are you sure these cables don't weigh too much??- @stringreen  : thanks! Indeed looks like a light solution, will look further into it- @millercarbon : the cables are hanging down from my stereo, which is 1m50... 
Connecting a NAD M2 to a REL 212/SE
Just as a follow up : I connected to the phono RCA but I assume any would have been ok. The outer ground was dangling. It however created a buzzzzzzzzzzz in the subwoofer, I had to turn the Longbow off to get rid of it.Eventually, I exchanged my b... 
Connecting a NAD M2 to a REL 212/SE
And it doesn't matter if it's in or out, digital or analogue? 
How to properly put audio equipment on top of an antique buffet cabinet?
Thanks heaps again.http://www.koenentine.be/documents/IMG_1348.jpg http://www.koenentine.be/documents/IMG_1349.jpg Based on your feedback, I obtained GAIA II feet to decouple speakers from the floor8cm (3.14") thick solid oak blocks for the speake... 
How to properly put audio equipment on top of an antique buffet cabinet?
Thanks heaps for all the valuable feedback - amazing!@roberjerman - I was considering a marble slab as replacement@lowrider57 - I didn't consider the finish of the furniture :s Thx for pointing that out. Following your advice, I looked at the Svel... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
Ack - I just read the previous page... :s Sooooooooooooo I'm one of the people with questions... sorry. Not from Korea though ;) I just hope Bob has some time to relax. Sorry for being a nuissance. 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@snook2 @calloway @jl35 I was trying to convince Bob to ship graphene extreme cables to Belgium. We had quite a few mail exchanges and then nothing. I wonder if something happened :s I'm a tad worried... he's such a kind and forthcoming person :s