overthemoon

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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 <$20k
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... 
Tidal FLAC vs. Qobuz
@mojo771 I prefer Tidal as well primarily because of the music genre. I have listened to Tidal and Qobuz back to back on music I like I preferred Tidal. There are several folks I know who prefer Qobuz for music quality - my take away is go with w... 
Young audiophile metal head looking to level up speaker choice
@killingforcompany I encourage you to listen as many brands of speakers as you can. I like a variety of music and Black Sabbath's War Pigs is a song I often use for auditioning speakers because it includes simple dynamic shifts and has areas with...