miketuason

Responses from miketuason

Who are the Kings of Audiogon?
What about McIntosh? 
Considering Vandersteen 3a Signatures
I have the 2CE Signature II and love it the details and clarity is superb and if it’s set up and place properly, the sound stage is overwhelming. The 3A Signature has everything the 2CE Sig II has, and one step above as it has a better bass than m... 
Could-care-less Manufacturers and Authorized Dealers Bash
Most dealer or retailer store will let you take the speakers home if you purchase them first, and after I don’t know if it’s one week or one month, if you are not satisfied, they will refund your money 100%, again “most” but not all. 
Could-care-less Manufacturers and Authorized Dealers Bash
I really like to hear or read about people’s bad or good experience with certain manufacturers or dealers as it will make you cautious and think twice about spending money on certain product or dealer. Keep it coming, this type of review really he... 
Speakers
Agreed on Vandersteen 2CE SIGNATURE OR SIGNATURE II 
Vandersteen 2ce Signature and Signature 2?
I had one that didn’t have the 30th anniversary sticker it it had the “II” at the end of the serial number. 
Vandersteen 2ce Signature and Signature 2?
I am a Vandersteen 2CE Sig 2 owner for the past seven years and it’s being driven by my McIntosh monoblocks MC601 (600 watts) and all I can say is wow! The 2CE Sig 2 really woke up surprisingly it can handle the power of my amp without any problem... 
Amp - preamp or integrated
Lobinero, I have the Vandersteen 2CE Sig II and I’m driving it with the McIntosh MC601 monoblocks (600 watts) and the McIntosh C2300 Tube preamp. I which I could have come over and listen to my system because I reall swear by this kind of set up, ... 
Looking for the best Preamp with a phono circuit built in
I’m very happy with my McIntosh C2300 tube preamp, very audiophile sounding. 
Recommendation on power amp
I highly recommend McIntosh amps and it fits your budget well. 
Buy 12ax7 tube
I use Telefunken smooth plate on my McIntosh C2300 MC phono stage and Gold Lion gold plated pins, cryogenic treated for my line stage. 
What area or country do you live in ?
Cerritos, California  
Stereo Amp
I’ve heard the McIntosh MC452 paired with the B&W and it sounded amazing, I also knew a lot of people who bought the MC452 and all of them love it. Macs always underrated their amp. 
Beware!!! Everyone and all American citizen, you must not buy anything from BH Hi-Fi
Use a different phone to call them, the reason they’re not answering is because they recognize you number already. 
Do you ever do this before you listen?
I do all the time specially when I’m in the airplane during taking off and landing.