michaela

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Smoke and DVD
Steve,Smoking, drinking and then trying to post don't always go together. That problem aside, it does sounds like a laser cleaning problem or a unit that's on it's way out. Good luck,Mike. 
esoteric x-03 vs CAry 306 SACD
Glai,More importantly, what did you think of the Mac/Tannoy combo? Only kidding about the more importantly part but I'd be interested in the answers to your question also as I have been considering the Cary 306SACD to upgrade from my 303-100.Mike. 
Is my system bottlenecked?
I think you should consider S7horton's idea of a Classe 200 for the front channels and then you can use an MCA30 for the center and surrounds. I assume you have a combo music/HT set-up. I have similar equipment for my HT setup (AVM2 plus MCA30) bu... 
buyer beware of late
I'm with Jmslaw. I tried to start a similiar post a while back and it was blocked also. I'll usually email the seller and ask if local pick-up is available and if so, what part of town are they in. If they get back to me telling me no problem and ... 
3-Meter vs. 10-Foot Long Speaker Cables
Here's the real problem: the way we audiophiles think, as you sit in front of our rig, you'll forever wonder whether or not you hear a difference and you'll never be completely satisfied until you either have two 3 meter pairs for 2 10 foot pairs ... 
Audiophiles DO NOT USE DHL-READ MY NIGHTMARE
Bigjoe: Great advice and it made me think that it would probably be a good idea for everyone to take a few pictures of their units, in it's packing, BEFORE sealing it up and sending it out. That way we would have before and after pictures in the e... 
Another sign SACD is dying
IMHO, it's always been about the software available. They just never stepped up to the plate to support the format in terms of releasing titles that most people can relate to. I have stayed on the sidelines for awhile now because there's just so f... 
Tube or SS for Vocals/Strings
Marco,That was a very well thought-out and well written response that I think really gets to the core of what Audiogon is all about. We all love this hobby or we wouldn't be here discussing such things. Audiogon is a great place for like minded pe... 
A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx
A lot of people ask why there's not more women or more of their friends involved in this hobby. Reading through this thread, I see why. I think that at it's price point, it would be pretty obvious that the Wilson Maxx simply doesn't suck. While it... 
NOS tubes for Sonic Frontiers Line 1
Jea,I know this answer is late to your original question but I used to own a Line 1 which I purchased from Kevin at Upscale Audio. At that time I had asked Kevin for some NOS tube recommendations for it. He suggested an Ediswan 6922 from the 1960'... 
Ascendo M speakers
While I only heard them briefly, it went something like this: A friend and myself went to the annual show in NYC in May and went into a room with a gentleman playing guitar (his name escapes me at the moment). We stayed and listened for a good spe... 
McIntosh C-2200 Preamp
JP: The C2200 should mate very well with your 352. I have one paired with a 2102 tube amp and am very pleased. The C2200 is anything but bright and lean. I don't doubt it sounded that way to Tim who posted above, I can only say there must have bee... 
Yamaha HT Receiver&Sony DVD player = No DTS
I think Dave hit the nail on the head. Go into the main menu of the DVD to select DTS. 
McIntosh MC252 with Totem Mani2 / Sig's
Skuras,That's a great deal, you will be very happy. Good Luck!Mike. 
Your First System
1979 - Yamaha CA 600 integrated amp, Pioneer HPM 40 speakers, Yamaha T-550 Tuner and Pioneer PL51xx turntable (don't remember which model in that series). I loved that system and actually still have it all except the Pioneer turntable which my wif...