overthemoon
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| Where to go next with the turntable I like my Rega P8 and recommend listening to it and other tables. I like the simplicity and set it and forget it aspects. Certainly the LP 12 is an option and I was impressed with the Luxman turntable as well. Enjoy the music! | |
| Is more amp power always better...? Better amp is always better - watts are deceiving in my experience. For example a 80 watt Audio Research Company integrated amp and it shocked me in the dynamics, clarity and powerful bass drive. It sounded more powerful than McIntosh C462 to me... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Metallica S&M 2 | |
| Mcintosh pre amp pricing @testpilot the price is what the market accepts. And I sold my C2600 a few years ago for 95% of list via an eBay auction. My lesson was McIntosh maintains there price because folks who like McIntosh feel they are worth it. | |
| Why do we demand so much from our systems? I guess my reaction is, you are right I'm not in college. If I decide to try new food or a new beer - if I don't like it then I don't consume it. When it comes to expectations of my system - I bought it to bring enjoyment to me. Not remind me ... | |
| I took Frank Zappa’s advice ....And so i figured i might Just drink a little beer.... | |
| McIntosh MT5 or VPI Prime Scout turntable My first reaction is I thought McIntosh turntables were made by Clear Audio - I would research Clear Audio turntables as when you add another layer you may add cost. I would audition the Luxman and the McIntosh side by side. I've owned McIntosh ... | |
| All speakers have a little EQ built in @erik_squires I appreciate your enthusiasm for tone controls. Early in my journey I appreciated the option to by-pass tone controls; why, I appreciate simplicity. And in this journey personal preference makes a difference and its wonderful there... | |
| Best upgrade for a REGA RP 3 My point of view is to improve the 'weakest' link in your analog chain - the table/tone arm, cartridge or phone stage. Do you have the opportunity to listen to both and see what is preferable to you? | |
| Equipment sight but not sound. Well for me I bought a demo unit at a great price purely based on brand reputation...McIntosh C2600 Preamp! It worked out for me as I enjoyed music as much as ever. | |
| Your greatest high end audio purchase!!! For me it's my speakers - Sonus faber Olympica Nova Vs. I love their sound and in my opinion look nice. | |
| Thinking of upgrading speakers from ProAc 3.8 I have enjoyed in my system for 23 years. I encourage you to listen to as many speakers as you can. Technology in materials, electronics and usage of computer aided design continues to evolve and I think results in excellent speakers at many price ranges. If you like your current speak... | |
| McIntosh dealer discount ? When you say 'retire' your McIntosh preamp - what do you mean? Would you 'trade it in'? I agree with @dean_palmer - McIntosh has an agreement with their dealers (as does many manufacturers). Having a relationship with a local dealer and includi... | |
| Did your system getting better the more money you spent or more experience you gained? Fingerprints are unique as is our journey through life. I have enjoyed my journey and it's been a long journey starting with my first stereo (MCS from JcPenny) in the '80s. And in my experience the more I've spent the better sound I have experie... | |
| Help with speaker selection Sounds like a fun journey - I encourage you to listen to as many speakers as you can and if possible bring your 'front end' when you are getting close. I have Sonus faber Olympica Nova Vs and absolutely love them - drive by Moon 860A V2. If I wa... |