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On The Feeding And Care Of Vienna Mahlers
(I will actually be upgrading to Mcintosh MC-501 amps next week) 
On The Feeding And Care Of Vienna Mahlers
I am using a Mcintosh MC-402 amp with my Mahlers and it is magical! I am using a MX-119 preamp/processor and a Mcintosh MS300 music server and a Underwood "ultimate" modified Denon 3910. I started out with the woofers facing in, but ended up prefe... 
McIntosh and Richard Gray HTW
I am using a Mcintosh system and am using the Richard Gray and am very pleased. I also know quite a number of friends that are VERY happy with the RGPC products, especially the 1200. 
McIntosh and Richard Gray
I have heard great results about their power products, (400 Pro, 600s, 1200s, pole pig, sub station etc.) but less than stellar reviews about their power cords... 
Synergy between shunyata and Richard Gray
I think that this is a great question as I was wondering it myself. I have a RGPC 400Pro and a hydra 6 and 2. My amps are plugged into the Hydra 2 and then into a 20 Amp dedicated line and my front end components are plugged into the Hydra 6 and t... 
Power conditioner: Shunyata Hydra or Monster AVS
I had the Monster AVS 2000, but I ended up selling it. It worked ok, but the Hydra set up that I have migrated to is MUCH better.Michael 
Does Shunyata Hydra sound best with just one unit
I have a dedicated 20 amp circuit for my Mc-402. I am using a dedicated Hydra 2 for my amp. I also have another dedicated 20 amp circuit for my front end components that are plugged into a Hydra 6. I then have another dedicated circuit for my HDTV... 
Vandersteen 5a's - an upgrade from Vienna mahlers?
I ended upgrading from the MC-207 to the Mcintosh MC-402 to drive my Mahlers and they took on an entire new level of control and sonic delight! 
Denon DVD-3910 vs CD-only Player
I should have written that I really enjoyed the stock 3910 and the video is fantastic. The mod that I did does not change the video and I only did it on a whim..Bottom line for me is that I had a Denon 2900, and upgraded to the 3910 and it was a g... 
Yahoo transaction? Western Union? Or just scam
This is a steaming pile of doo doo, hit the delete key and move on... 
0 feedback sellers
Many of us were "O" feedback sellers at one point (selling stuff before buying), but I agree with the post above, a phone call conversation does wonders and goes a long way to removing concern. Audiogon has been very good to me.. 
Denon DVD-3910 vs CD-only Player
I have a Denon 3910 and I use it for CD, SACD, and DVD playback. I really enjoy it. I ended up going with the Underwood "Ultimate" modification and it sure sounds wonderful to me... I did change to Pearl cryo-tubes. The rest of my system is Vienna... 
Power Conditioner Suggestions
I really enjoy my Shunyata for my audio, (Hydra 6 for my front end components and a Hydra 2 for my amps) and Richard Gray for my HDTV and Tivo. 
Tube amp with Vienna Acoustics Beethovens?
I had a pair of VA Beethovens and now have the Mahlers, but I thought that the Beethovens were actually a little power hungry. I have flipped between the 4 and 8 ohm settings, but was not certain which sounded best. I am currently driving my Mahle... 
Upgrading? Sophia/Dynaudio/Revel/Genesis 6.1 ?
I love my Mahler speakers. I have listened to a lot, but I end up enjoying the Mahlers more. Certainly worth a listen..(I am driving them with a Mcintosh MC-402 and a Mcintosh MX-119 pre/pro)