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McIntosh C15 Vs. C712
I've owned both preamps and really can't tell the difference in sound...I do prefer the various loudness control of the C712 much better than the on/off control of the C15...the C712 feels heavier and more substantial, but I don't know that it's a... 
McIntosh MC 7100 amplifier question balanced ?
The MC7100 was originally produced with ONLY unbalanced outputs...this "original" version also used the Panloc mounting system to "lock" the amplifier in a McIntosh walnut cabinet if desired...this version had NO power ON/OFF switch either...the l... 
McIntosh ss preamp vs. ARC tube preamp
Many of the McIntosh solid state preamps would give even the more expensive tube preamps a "run for their money", if not just plain outperform the tube altogether...even the earlier vintage models like the C29, C30, C32, C33 and C34V are fantastic... 
MR 74 tuner compatibility
The MR74 is a perfect mate for the C28 and MC2100...if the MR74 is aligned properly and functioning correctly, you'll love the sound it produces with a descent fm stereo station... 
Tinnitus - do you have ringing in the ears?
I've had Tinnitus for a couple of years now...my father has had it for the past twenty or thirty years...I've been to a well respected ENT specialist and gone through hearing tests, etc...I'm told it could get worse or stay the same...they really ... 
Mcintosh front glass - touching up the paint
It all depends on where the "cracks" or "bubbles" are located...I've had great success using paint sticks or the like...paint doesn't need to be glossy, as the glass will make it appear that way...you can't successfully touch up the paint where it... 
Seasoned Mcintosh Fans lend me your ears & advise
Unless you posses exceptional electronic skills, or have very deep pockets, stay away from the tube stuff...some of it does sound wonderful, but when something goes wrong, it is expensive. McIntosh's first solid state amplifier was the MC2100 (thi...