mattmiller

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Anyone here still rocks a DAT deck?
Digital Audio Tape! Great Idea back in the day, but the tech grew so fast in this area that it became obsolete very quickly. Better resolution by far compared to the Cassette or Reel to Reel. But hey analog has made a big resurgence over the last ... 
My last rodeo
Aurender for your Digital Source , Highly recommended.   
Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS
You don't REPLACE a McIntosh C2200 and MC275 you acquire them! Dont even think about it. You will be disappointed at what it costs to get worse sound :-(   Matt M  
What do you care about in this hobby?
It was always about the MUSIC first, then the desire to have that music in a room playing as if the group was there in front of me. I grew up around a lot of stereos of all prices, so much of it wound up needing repairs after a few short years of ... 
They should charge more for it…
Well if The Absolute Sound says its a wonderful turntable we all should get one! ....O boy! The Obsolete Sound as i like to call it is not very neutral when it comes to these reviews, in fact they are quite biased toward the advertisers, and any m... 
Looking to Develop A Short List of Amplifier Candidates For A Pair Of JBL 4367 Speakers
I really dont think people come to the forums to hear advice from CHAT GTP! Gimmie a break!    Anyone can do that!    People want real life advice from those who know, at least that’s what this site has always been about, I hope this isn’t the... 
Phono cartridge choice
I owned a MP-200 and listened to it for many months,very nice music on my REGA P3, I also had a Clear Audio Maestro Ebony v2 on a Project Xtension 10. Honestly though, MM's dont work well for me (to warm and velvety) so I am a MC guy I finally rea... 
Qobuz vs Airplay
And YES do not Airplay anything.   
Qobuz vs Airplay
I have tried both Tidal and Qobuz using my Aurender X100L music streamer connected via USB audio to a Oppo BDP 105. I can safely say that Qobuz does sound very good (the best) but Tidal has a way better selection and a lot if not the majority of t... 
JA Michell Turntable
I found a great place for JA Michell parts and Tables, its called The Listening Room out of Chesterton Maryland. I was able to talk to a real person, How rare!  Thank you All for the help. Matt M  
KT88 Tube Recommendation - Mac MC275
I agree with Stereo5. Whatever your hearing that is undesirable, its probably not the tubes. I would hook the amp up to something different and see if the problem persists.   
Have some fun with bookshelf monitors!!
Why bother with that NAD? KEF makes a pair of book self speakers where you only need to add a source (LS50W) they have built in 230watt amps on each speaker! and digital and analog inputs galore! Bluetooth, Airplay, Wifi, Ethernet even a USB audio... 
system upgrade
Martin Logan, get the biggest ones you can afford. My whole family is into Hi-fi, my brother had the LSA Statement and drove a pair of Martin Logan Vantages ...Incredible combo.   
KT88 Tube Recommendation - Mac MC275
If your serious and you dont mind waiting a while, contact Vintage tube services in Kent Michigan. Original NOS tubes from the past.  https://vintagetubeservices.com/ Or if your in more of a hurry call Kevin at Upscale audio in the LA area. Lots... 
At an upgrade path fork in the road
Thats funny because of all the gear you have I Honestly think its the Prima Luna holding your system back. The PL is good but its too warm and lush and velvety sounding , I recommend auditioning at least three pre amps in your system, this will br...