phillyb

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DCCA or Shunyata help?
One word if you want to be done with power cords. LessLoss. 
LessLoss Signature vs Synergistic Python CX
Hard to beat the Lessloss. For once proven design and not snake oil wins out. This are priceless. 
These new POLK LSiM's look tempting
Trance,If You have a pair of Confidence 5's your done. This baby is one hard speaker to beat. You have to really go way way way up in price. Polk's will be nice I'm sure, but not in the same class as you 5's 
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I been using these for 3 months now. I been very happy. I tried a lot of the other mentioned, I liked the porter ports better than anything I tried up to $145.00. I like these Masetro even more, I would agree with what Hifisound guy says. These ar... 
Preamp inverts phase question:
To keep it simple. My preamp (C2300) XLR's are wired different than my Marantz SA7-S1 CD/SACD player. So the signal that reaches the amp is inverted. So I have two choices, one is to use the electronic phase switch on the CD player or to flip the ... 
what should i keep, shindo or mcintosh
McIntosh C2300 will be around long after Shindo. Nothing against Shindo but with this market slowly dieing survival will be tough for the big names, the small ones I really have a hard time buying. What happens when they are gone who going to repa... 
mcintosh c2300
I love it...done with preamps. 
Mcintosh c2300 preamp tube question
Tele's work the best in my system and I have owned and still own 10 other brands. I keep going back to the Tele's. They just do it all right with this preamp. This preamp really shows the character of each tube. Then of course your speakers, room ... 
Best Tubes results for McIntosh C2300
I agree 100% Telefunken. Tried several brands, and the Tele's just do everything right, I guess well balanced would be the word. I change but then I keep going back to them. The C2300 is not a McIntosh off old, it is very natural. 
Preamp inverts phase question:
You can hear if the system phase is inverted at the XLR by pin configuration or the preamp my design is phase inverted, and tube preamps have a history of this and the manufacture notes that in the owner manual. My dealer told me never to switch t... 
PS Perfect wave power cord
I am going through the burn-in of the AC 12, On my amp it sounds fine but switch it to the source CD or Preamp and like all the above comments the sounds is just weird, mid bass missing, highs sizzle, mids thin and grainy. I have about 30 hours on... 
Mcintosh C-2300 first impressions
I own the C2300 for several months and over that time I can tell you the tube used will make a big difference. Also the preamp is natural, if your room has issues it will show it, I took down a few wall panels and I was shocked at how much quality... 
PC recommendation for McIntosh 501's
LessLoss work wonders on my McIntosh MC 402, and C2300, detail, imaging, dynamics, bottom end all improve over the stock cord, and complete absence of noise. 
Pangea power cords
All power cords are system depended and for that matter any cable regardless of cost. You can read this thread of people who tried the same Pangea AC 9 and both had different results. This is normal for any cable regardless of cost. Though I shoul... 
Modwright 36.5 v McIntosh C2300 preamp
Like all audio gear you can mix and match but that takes a lot of time and luck. I think Mod Wright with same brand amp is the smart way to go. Having said that I use McIntosh gear so my C2300 makes great music with the McIntosh C2300. The C2300 i...