mattmiller
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Mac MA 6100 worth the $$ to update? orig owner No ..Not worth it. And I am a Mac guy. You would do MUCH better investing in some new electronics.Sell the the Mac 6100 or use it in a 2nd system.While this is a great unit and built like a tank.It suffers from old solid state electronics and you ... | |
Looking for great cable Morrow Audio makes great cables you can afford!! | |
Mcintosh C220 issues. It sounds like you have a bad tube..this preamp should be dead solid quiet! | |
Primaluna ProLogue Five VS. Classe CA-150 Get the PrimaLuna you wont be sorry as the sound is very wide and big soundstage with plenty of warmth and detail.The classe sounds very clean and tight a very nice amp also. But If your set on trying tubes then get the PrimaLuna it is an amazing ... | |
Considering upgrading - any recommendations? Jd, I think you have a great system.If you spend the $$ on a better Integrated Amp you will see the most benefit. There are way to many solid state and tube integrated amps out there to recommend one. | |
cartridge upgrade advice All the other brands you mention will work great with light to medium tonearms. Except the DL-103. | |
cartridge upgrade advice The Denon 103...is a cartridge with HIGH compliance (25) and it requires a Heavy tonearm to mate properly.Also, if you can get away from the round shaped diamond ,you should. Elliptical or a line contact will be the best upgrade.Be careful with th... | |
Modwright Oppo 105 - Upgrade Power Supply Tubes? I have used Both the Phillips 5R4GYS and the Sovtech and the Mullard 5AR4..The Mullard is the one to go with.You see in a 5R4GYS vs 5AR4 , the plates are too close together in the phillips and while this tube will work..it is not a good match for ... | |
Modwright Oppo 105 - Upgrade Power Supply Tubes? Yes, I use a MODWRIGHT 9.0SE Linestage. The biggest improvement to the Rectifier is a Mullard 5AR4 old stock or NOS.I bought mine from ANDY @vintagetubeservices.com for around $100.00. Awesome tube :-) | |
Best Speaker for classical music McIntosh makes some large Speakers that are awesome at rendering classical music correctly. | |
Turntable suggestion -- budget.. or not? Also , All those 200 $ phono preamps SUC! buy a Musical surroundings for 300 used or 600 new its worth it!! | |
Turntable suggestion -- budget.. or not? BTW Martin, If your into Tone...Consider a Tube preamp from MODWRIGHT the SWL 9.0SE to be exact. Sells for 1500 used. It is an amazing toneally beautiful sounding unit.One of the best buys in preamps out there. A real sleeper. | |
Turntable suggestion -- budget.. or not? IMO you need a used REGA RP3. You can then slap all kinds of cool upgrades on it(groovetracer.com). AND it will except a few AMAZING cartridges.I highly recommend the Dynavector 10x5 with the RB301 Tonearm.This is a match made in heaven. The music... | |
PHONO CART SUGGESTIONS The Dynavector 10x5 is a perfect match for your RB250 or RB300 arm you are using. Save the $ and get the 10x5 , you will not regret it.All vinyl sounds different so you just need to find better sounding used records..I suggest GRUV GLIDE your used... | |
Subwoofer for "seamless" integration with Zu Druid You need a REL Britania series B2,or B3 you can find these used at very nice prices..it is the only way to get seemless integration with your Druids. Check it out. |