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preamp for MC452 Mcintosh amp
I also use a C2300 with my MC453 - I think the C2300 will soon be discontinued though. Get one while you can. 
Vintage McIntosh Question
Audio Classics near Binghamton,NY will service them for you. 
Less than top line reel-to-reel worth it?
J-corder has refurbished decks (Technics & Pioneer RT707) that are not as expensive as United Audio. Jeff does great work and is meticulous with the rebuilding of these decks. 
Classe CP-800 CP 800 owners
Check HTGuide.com forum. Many Classe owners there that woulod be glad to help. 
Boz Scaggs
"Loan Me A Dime" - Duane A. on guitar.Boz was a member of the early Steve Miller Band - they attended High Scholl together @ St. Marks in Dallas. 
Sonus Faber Cremona Auditors with low power amp?
I have some Auditor Ms that I use with a McIntosh MC452 (450w/ch) and rarely do I get above 45w/ch. You shoudl be fine with 60w/ch as long as you do not like high listening levels. 
Which one to get: McIntosh C2300 or Mcintosh C2500
I use Psvane Treasures in my C2300. I have tried Tele ribbed, Mullard, Sovtek, Gold Lions, Tungsol and ended up with the Psvanes. If you go with them spend the extra for the 'selected' ones - see Grant Fidelity. 
Stevie Ray Vaughan
SRV commented that this was when he was at his very best - clean & sober. 
Polk audio rt2000p or LSi 25 big difference ?
I had the earlier version of your RT2000p - the RT20p. My son now owns them and they are still plugging along. I looked at the LSi25 when I was preparing to upgrade. This was when Tweeter was still in business. $1800/pr was the negotiated price. I... 
Help me replace my Rotel 1072
To replace your RCD-1072 with a better CDP would require going to the $2000 range - like a Rega Saturn. The 1072 is a great CDP. I had one and sold it for $400. I now have a McIntosh MCD500 SACD player. 
Which one to get: McIntosh C2300 or Mcintosh C2500
This is the last month of C2300 production - get it before it is gone forever . The DAC on the C2500 is good BUT DACs are constantly changing and upgraded. The DAC in your MCD500 is very good and can be used as an outboard DAC. 
Alvin Lee dead at 68
One of the most under-appreciated guitarist of the classic rock era. My instant image of Woodstock is of Alvin Lee leaving the stage after a Ten Years After encore with a watermelon in his hands. 
Upgrade from Rega P3-24 .....
On my original P5 I had an Exact cartridge - I liked it. When Iupgraded to a P7 I added the Dynavector DV20XH - WOW - I was not expecting the improvement I got. A very good HO MC cartridge. I got another WOW moment when I stepped up again with a P... 
McIntosh MVP891, MVP881, or MCD500, MCD301?
Ooops - sorry. OK< I had a MVP-871 prior to my MCD500. I got the 871 for audio playback only. I had heard from previous users that is was a very good redbook player and the SACD was exceptional for a multi-format player. I ended up trading in t... 
McIntosh MVP891, MVP881, or MCD500, MCD301?
He is looking for CD playback only. A MVP871 is a fantastic SACD/CD player that happens to play DVD also.For $1700 used it seems to be in his price range.