pzero5

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Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS
@jastralfu  This is the official importer of McIntosh in my country,  not just any dealer I could go around on. I am an advocate of free trade, I resent protectionist policies which lead to monopolies, as such I am not spending one more Euro on ... 
Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS
@glennewdick  I am sure you are right about the sound quality. I am not spending one Euro on McIntosh again, due to the local distributor. When a young nephew of mine broke the C2200 front glass fascia by mistake , the distributor would not fix... 
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@lewl28  Good to hear that! Do you find the relatively lower wattage of the Class A restricting your choice of speakers?  
Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS
@mattmiller  I am not selling my old gear, just sending it on a long sabbatical 😁  
Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS
@stereo5    A very close friend has an SS one, and also an Accuphase right next to it. The Japanese perceived quality is stellar compared to the Mcintosh. I am looking at the Mcintosh integrated models, but my experience with the local Mcintos... 
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@dekay you are joking, but back in the early 80s this is exactly what we had on what we called stereo furniture in Greece! When I discovered how they interfered with SQ I was baffled!  
Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS
@soix  My budget is 15.000 Euros, no reason to extend all the way to that though… I would prefer used.  
Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS
I used to own a smaller Hegel integrated, never impressed me. At least with my setup back then. I don’t wish to lose the functionalities I already have on my system, i.e. tone and balance controls, multiple balanced inputs , adjustable input leve... 
Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS
The Audionet I don't know, but it's price is over my budget. For DAC I am happy with my Aurender unit, it is staying together with my Luxman TT.