melbguyone
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| What CD Player to replace McIntosh MCD550? There is a Modwright Sony SCD-XA5400ES in good shape FS asking $2700 which is a giant killer at that price point, but it lacks the digital inputs you require. That said you could probably get that player for $2.3-$2.4k & spend the savings on s... | |
| I've got the Summertime Blues. Power conditioner necessary? It looks like Udog has jumped the fence and is on the run! | |
| Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK... Congratulations Neall! I'm reviewing the A3's for another site next weekend. I have to agree, they pack of a lot of Magico into $9800. It will be interesting to see how they stack up against my S5 Mk2's. Enjoy your new speakers in good health. | |
| I've got the Summertime Blues. Power conditioner necessary? cleeds1,455 posts07-12-2018 12:05am If you’re in the US, this is a violation of the NEC and it would be potentially dangerous anywhere. NEC requires all house grounds to be bonded together at the main service panel. I guess the first point to ... | |
| PM'ing other members + 1. Who would have thought that option was hiding behind apparently seller data/feedback? | |
| PM'ing other members @david_ten I think the confusion is arising partly from the fact that when you click on any member's profile from a forum post, there is no option to PM them in their profile as is the case on most other audio forums. And uberwaltz's point about n... | |
| I've got the Summertime Blues. Power conditioner necessary? @jmcgrogan2 Hahahaha! 🤣 | |
| I've got the Summertime Blues. Power conditioner necessary? The issue you often get in Apartment buildings in particular, and houses with a lot of white goods and electronics is they mostly share the same line back to the distributor box. So when you’re running all your white goods, have the oven on or may... | |
| Hegel H590 Welcome to the forum Hugh! The H590 debuted at the Munich High End show, and I think one other show in Europe. Maybe a member here who visited Hegel's room at Munich might chime in.Re: a release date, I watched some Youtube videos and checked arou... | |
| PM'ing other members It’s easy, but a bit of a two-step process. Here’s what you do...Open up A’gon’s main web page Mouse over ’Explore’ & click on ’Member lookup' Look up the member’s name you want to PM Open up their page & youi’ll see an option beside the... | |
| What's happened to Taters ? Thanks @greginnh 🙂 | |
| Integrated Amp to match with Magico A3 Congratulations Jake, you’ve chosen two components which offer great cost/performance and should be a safe investment. You should get many hours enjoyment from them. I didn’t own a system that good until I was pushing 40yo. Enjoy them in good heal... | |
| What CD Player to replace McIntosh MCD550? Apropos my post above, If you wanted a higher end model than the Piccolo +, there is the Aria 2 model which has an in-built ripper & options like an external linear psu. Though i'm unsure about pricing. | |
| What's happened to Taters ? Cheers @tomic601 I’ve had plenty of cause for introspection over the last 3 years, and in some ways that is a good thing.Fortunately i’m not in any rush to buy a server/streamer as I see that product category is still maturing, whereas my Vitus cd... | |
| What CD Player to replace McIntosh MCD550? Bill, Is SACD a requirement? As that would rule out the AMR player suggested above, as well another tube rbcd player Personally I wouldn’t offer more than $4500 taking into account what was covered in the service. though they’re accepting offers. ... |