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Mcintosh C15 vs C36 or C34v
  My system comprises: Living Voice Avatar II Speakers @6ohm Mcintosh C15 preamp Mcintosh 7150 power amp Node 2i with LHS power supply Electrofluidics cables for speakers Infiniti Signature cables for amps  
Mcintosh C15 vs C36 or C34v
@sid42   Thanks for sharing. For most songs the C15 is quite clear, rather involving and refined but for some songs,  the upper registers can get slightly shrill.  Not sure if is the the recording of these songs or just the amp.However, the C15 is... 
Any Impressions of Electrofluidics Monolith 20/20? Are they suitable for Mcintosh Amp?
Hi The designer of the speaker recommends it.    
Looking for comments on Living Voice Avatar spkrs
Hi All Hoping to get some advise from fellow enthusiasts. I was looking for a Living Voice (LV) interest group and am glad I found this thread. I recently bought a second hand Living Voice  Auditorium Avatar II in great condition. I simply liked... 
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Mcintosh C15 - Your Impressions and Matching Power Amp
@sid42  Looks like this pre is able to last well. And glad for you it did. Yes MCs do have a good resale value. The one I am purchasing (C15) already has recently installed led lights. So that part is taken care of. However, I don't reside in the... 
Mcintosh C15 - Your Impressions and Matching Power Amp
@oddiofyl  Thanks for sharing. That's good to hear.   @sid42  Just curious to know sid. I gather you had the C15 for sometime. Any servicing needs you had to undergo with the amp.  Did it give you any hassles  in this aspect? Just preparing my... 
Mcintosh C15 - Your Impressions and Matching Power Amp
@sid42 Thanks for the feedback.  Glad that the C15 served you well. I have done as much research as I could, on balance, the MC C15 has received good reviews despite its simple form factor. This also echoes the views of experienced members here an... 
Mcintosh C15 - Your Impressions and Matching Power Amp
@oddiofyl  Haha. Thanks for your forthright  views and suggested price range.  I have some room to negotiate I guess.  
Mcintosh C15 - Your Impressions and Matching Power Amp
@waytoomuchstuff  And I must add the C15 looks great too. A simple pre without the bells and whistles just basic loudness, treble and bass control which are more than sufficient to me.  Design wise, it looks sleek and appealing.  
Mcintosh C15 - Your Impressions and Matching Power Amp
@waytoomuchstuff  Appreciate your wisdom. You hit the right notes. Yes always wanted to explore what a Mac was like, and I have an opportunity to do so now. Though C15 is quite vintage, I guess they still have the reknown Mac house sound.  Somthi... 
Mcintosh C15 - Your Impressions and Matching Power Amp
@oddiofyl  Thanks for sharing. Well on the bright side, at least the value of used MCs still hold.  
Mcintosh C15 - Your Impressions and Matching Power Amp
Thanks for the informative nugget.   
Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC?
I have a node 2i. Am considering upgrading my dac. But really not sure if it will yield signifcant improvement or subtle differences where the latter may not exactly justify the price point. Have been looking at the Ares II which is sold locally. ... 
Supra Cat 8 Ethernet cable
@calvinandhobbes Tks for sharing. @marco1 Yes I feel the same. Gonna try Blue Jeans cat 6 next. And if it doesnt work, go back to stock which was quite good for starters.