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Mcintosh amp IV or V
Enjoy either IV or V.Welcome to the McIntosh family. 
Cables between Mac C-2200 and Mac MC-207
Analysis Plus Silver Oval or if you prefer copper Solo Crystal Oval. Clear, dynamic, and detailed presentation. 
pre amp or integrated amp
Looks like your headed in the right direction.If you focus on the SEL 9.0 you have the flexibility to tweak your sound by upgrading the 5687 tubes. Then focus on better IC. 
ARC LS26 power cords, interconnects, tweaks
Learn the voice of your system and then start tweaking with cables.I still have stock PC because I'm tweaking other things and still learning about my system.Take your time and enjoy. 
Can you recommend any Speaker cables for my system?
Man you got monitors...try Analysis Plus Silver Oval.http://www.analysis-plus.com/prod_spkrcable.html 
Bookshelf speakers and amp recommendations
Need a budget? You can get some great components used on the Gon.And need to know what you really follow when listening to music? Bass. Percussion and drums. Vocals. Instrumental.What's really important to you when you listen to music experience? 
Interconnects Audience or Analysis Plus
Preferred AP over AU24. I preferred the mids and treble that AP brings out in my Helicon 300 two-ways. That is the strength of the my system along with great midrange. Detail. Spatial. And speed. I cannot emphasize that enough. In addition, I need... 
Best outlet
Shunyata Research SR-Z1 AC OutletOversized and Cryo treated. Tight vise grip which is good for heavier gauage wire. Oyaide's R-1R-1 Highly (twice) polished beryllium copperOyaide's SWO-DX 
Mono Block tube amp or Stereo Tube amplifier?
Almandog in your current setup I would always look at keeping things simple therefore, a sweet midrange/treble stereo tube amp is preferred IMO. If your truly going to commit to a tube amp you really have to select an amplifer that will help bring... 
Mono Block tube amp or Stereo Tube amplifier?
Need to know more about your loudspeaker. 
Avalon Eidolon Diamond-Worth it?
Sirspeedy what is your system?I've seen many great post from you but I don't know what components you have. 
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2008
You betcha. It will be my first RMAF show.Great to see and listen to hard to find components.Pierre 
Stereophile claims about Magico
Correct John.I used the article to re-evaluate speaker construction and if the other manufacturer uses innovative techniques for dampening. Not sound quality which I will judge for myself. And understand who is responsible for designing drivers or... 
Speaker suggestions:long-wall, somewhat nearfield.
Correct Rgs92. I'm afraid the M40 will overwhelm things.If your budget is really 5k try ATC : SCM20. Another audiophile recommended them to me after downsizing from a larger floor stand speaker.They image like crazy and have that incredible treble... 
McIntosh MC275V monos versus MC501 monos?
Paired my Helicon 300 (monitors) with MC275s in mono and rolled all the KT88s and 12AX type tubes. Instead of 150 watts very close to 200 watts output.Using jumpers from Analysis Plus (Big Silver with Barrier Spade on amp side) expect:More bottom ...