miketuason

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Time For a CD Player Upgrade
I bought the Magnetar UDP900 and never looked back.  
Oppo UHP 205 Universal Player
I have compared both Oppo 205 and the Magnetar UDP 900 and to my observation the audio using the XLR balance output on both unit sounded the same as well as the 7.1 analog output. You could probably hear a bit clearer audio on the Magnetar 900 as ... 
T.H.E. Show in Costa Mesa on Friday
I’m going tomorrow   
Audio quest Rocket 88 how good are they?
hifiguy42 it’s funny you mentioned that because I also used to use Rocket 88 on my Vandersteen 2CE Sig II for a few years and love it driven by my Macintosh MC 601 model block and really no regrets but I now moved up to the Crystal Clear Cable the... 
Oppo UHP 205 Universal Player
I have compared my Magnetar UDP900 to my friends Oppo 205 and my old Oppo 95 and I must say the video on the 900 is so much superb for both bluray and 4K video and the audio ihas the Audiophile quality sounds, some even consider it a reference lev... 
Oppo UHP 205 Universal Player
I’m really liking my Magnetar UDP 900 more and more, it’s like the more you use the better it gets on both video and audio.  
Oppo UHP 205 Universal Player
I now have the new Magnetar UDP 900 and for almost the same price of a used Oppo 205 without warranty, support, and parts available, the Magnetar 900 is a no brained. The video and the audio of the new Magnetar UDP 900 is in a whole new level. Ok ... 
End of life for Vandersteen IICe?
Have you tried contacting Vandersteen and see if they will repair or sell you the crossover?  
End of life for Vandersteen IICe?
I once blew a midrange driver on my 2CE Signature II and good thing Vandersteen sold me a new midrange driver, installed it myself and all is good now, it has been over ten years now and my 2CE Signature II still sounding great today.  
CD Transport with XLR Out
I just ordered this unit, you should check it out: https://valueelectronics.com/product/magnetar-udp900-universal-blu-ray-disc-player/  
What record cleaner is the most bang for the buck??
I use ultrasonic record cleaner  
Upgrade to McIntosh
MC601’s and C2300 Pre with Telefunken smooth plate 12ax7 for both Phono and Line stage driving my Vandersteen 2CE Signature II and I couldn’t be happier.  
One turntable with two arms, or two turntables with one each - which would you prefer?
How about one TT, one tonearm, one cartridge but with two styluses, huh?  bet you never heard of one cartridge with two stylus, one MM and one MC LOL!  
McIntosh Labs delivery issues
roxy54 you don’t have to believe me just ask any of the McIntosh dealer store and they will tell you.  
McIntosh Labs delivery issues
farne230 I was told by a few Mac dealer/store, that if you personally been to any legit store that sells Mac products, doesn’t matter where, then you can purchase or order any Mac product you want from that store that you visited in the past and t...