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McIntosh MA 7900 impressions/experience?
I got one and have only done some cursory listening so far. Seems much clearer in the mid range, better defined bass, and all around more refined.I actually did not want to like it, but the difference was readily evident with just a short listenin... 
New Von Schweikert VR 33?
This thread is useless...a bunch of people with agendas and no real information... 
I got the USB DAC per everyone's sugguestion BUT..
Wyred 4 sound DAC2Excellent DAC24/192 over USB 
Need an affordable home theater system ?
Negatory.... 
To audyssey or not to audyssey, that is the ...?
I absolutely agree with Dave above. I have the ProEQ suite functioning on my NAD M15HD (10 positions measured) driving a McIntosh Monoblock theater and the before and after was pretty amazing.It was good before, but the level of focus, definition ... 
Anyone using a NAD M3 with Maggies?
The M3 sounds a lot better than the stigma most attach to NAD product. I recently got the C375BEE (the lower down on the line-up) integrated by NAD as a smaller second system. Speakers and sourcing aside it does remarkably well and has plenty of p... 
How awesome is the McIntosh MC501?
Thanks for the tip... 
How awesome is the McIntosh MC501?
Roger that on stanwal. This is a PRO McIntosh thread!! 
How awesome is the McIntosh MC501?
What does the 650mcx do differently?I'm always thinking Krell will be my next stop..... 
McIntosh MC303 vs MC402 with 501's?
Wow it took a while to respond!! Sorry. Sort of getting away from topic, but no worries.I like both brands a lot. Great build quality, reliability, and customer service. I've owned both for years and had both companies give me replacements or repa... 
McIntosh MC303 vs MC402 with 501's?
The MX 150 is certainly what I want. It seems to be at the top of the pile presently. But pricey!!!! 12-13k!! 
McIntosh MC303 vs MC402 with 501's?
To you as well. They are a great speaker. I have had other, more expensive brands, and I've been totally blown away by how good the Atlantics are. I live local to the company and have been down to their demo room and building floor. I really am im... 
McIntosh MC303 vs MC402 with 501's?
I would assume so and you hit on my other leaning (expanding channel count). I had a dedicated 2 channel rig with MC501's and I consolidated my system, selling the Classe CA5200 I had for multi channel, so I could go McIntosh mono's across the fro... 
McIntosh MC303 vs MC402 with 501's?
I'm using the Classe Ssp 800 and Atlantic Technology 8200e speakers in a 5.1 configuration with a Velodyne DD15 and a pioneer bdp 09 f'd blu ray player. My other thought is that I should stick with all fully balanced amps for best noise floor. And... 
Times when there is too much LFE...
I'm using standard DVD spun/upsampled on an Esoteric DV-60 and powered by a Classe ssp-300/ca-5200 combination. I have Atlantic Technology 8200e system in a 5.2 configuration, so suffice to say I am intimately aware with most LFE playback (2 subs ...