miketuason

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Magico A3 vs. Focal Kanta 2
I too am deciding between the Kanta and the A3, both sounded good at the showroom but I’m curious how it will sound in my listening room. I have the McIntosh MC601 monoblocks amp and the C2300 tube preamp. Any thoughts. 
Looking for Audioquest Email or Phone Contact
Audio quest in Anaheim, CA(949) 585-0111 
Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK...
Wonder what would the A3 will be like if driven with McIntosh MC601 monoblock 600watts which I have and like to audition the A3? 
Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable
Question is, what if you whole table or rack are made of maple wood, do you stil need the maple wood block for the TT? 
Suggestions for Full Range Speakers up to 10K
For $10K or under and these are brand new prices, my choices are:Focal KantaMagico S1Vandersteen Treo CTMcIntosh xr100 
Any new turntable brands we should pay attention to ?
I bought SAM Reference TT and I love it! 
Absolute Monster SAM Turntable
SAM Reference TT is actually under rated, I have the SAM Reference that replaced my $15K Clearaudio Innovation Wood and I swear I’ll never go back to Clearaudio. Using the same Cart, the SAM TT is so much detail in sound and/or music. Yes, MDF Pla... 
Don't waste money on ultrasonic RCMs
Just so you know, Ultrasonic cleaner do works. I’m getting ready to pull the trigger on the KIRMUSS Vinyl Restoration System Ultrasonic to replace my VPI HW-17. I was at the T.H.E Show last Saturday and Dr. Eric Watson developed an Ultrasonic viny... 
Don't waste money on ultrasonic RCMs
For a slicer a slightly scratched vinyl, use 1000 grit sand paper. 
Just got ruined by a pair of Treo CTs
Last Saturday I was at the T.H.E. SHOW in Irvine, CA and went in the room that carries Vandersteen Speakers and saw that they were demoing the Treo CT, I was really surprised at how the Treo CT sounds was, it so happen Richard Vandersteen himself ... 
McIntosh (MC601) amplifier overheating problem
What’s the latest on this aball? 
SACD
Don’t forget there are also those called XRCD which are Supposed to be better than the SACDs 
Mono Blocks on a Budget, is it possible?
Get two stereo amps and bridge them to mono  
Oppo 205 guagers selling used units for twice the price...
Can sell my bdp 95 for twice the cost I’d paid for? Hahaha 
Best cartridge under $1500.
Lyra Delos