raysmtb1

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More Bass
Instead of trying different recordings which vary from recording to recording, why don’t you get a Testone CD or if you subscribe to TIDAL, you can use this Testone album called “audio line up test tones”. You can listen to a frequency at every hu... 
McIntosh reference preamp C12000
I have the unit below this, the C 1100 and I thought that you had to set up separate systems completely. One through the tube preamp and one through the solid-state preamp. I wasn’t aware of being able to switch. I might be wrong.  
Warming up equipment
I was told if you listen every day to just leave it on forever. Versus turning it on and off 356 times a year does more damage, then leaving it on all the time where it stays nice and warm.  
Will increasing speaker cable AWG make a difference in sound quality?
If you’re running the recommended size and go to a much larger size, I would say no. If you’re running some thing that’s way too small and then you go to what’s recommend it then you might.  
Ideas for Biamp with mc611 and mc275?
I looked up your speakers, and you are good to go. Just take two separate outputs from your preamp and put them into the two separate amplifiers. The magic happens inside the speaker. For instants on the back of your preamp, you may have a RCA set... 
Ideas for Biamp with mc611 and mc275?
My speakers were designed as a bi-amp speaker. There were four connections on the back of the speaker cabinet instead of 2. If that’s what your speakers have been, you’re fine the speaker company has designed it to be crossed over inside the speak... 
Ideas for Biamp with mc611 and mc275?
I’ve done this for years and it sounds excellent. are use the Macintosh C50 pre.  Speakers are Tekton Moab with the bi-amp crossover. Everything sounded balanced and perfect, except that I had cleaner base, more base, actually and warmer mids and ... 
Why Are We Breaking Our Brains?
Imagine if you had the technology to put tone controls on a bottle of wine. That changes everything it’s too bad we don’t have the technology to put tone controls on audio equipment. That would change the whole world of audio don’t you think?  
Debating between Mcintosh SS or tube monos.
I have both. 601 model blocks and MC 275 take them out of blocks hands down over the tubes add higher volume levels and listening to the 601s have so much less distortion. I think that’s where they get that sweetness people talk about, but I only ... 
STREAMER
Remember, the more money you spend the greater the effect  
Upgrade to McIntosh
I’ve owned one for the past year with the D2 DAC installed. If you’d like more details about it, send me a message.  
Is It OK to Use a 20amp Tripp Lite Isobar Surge Protector Suppressor Instead of a 15amp?
It’s not gonna work as well unless you spend at least $2000😆  
Is It OK to Use a 20amp Tripp Lite Isobar Surge Protector Suppressor Instead of a 15amp?
It’s not gonna work as well unless you spend at least $2000  
How do you stop house guest from damaging your speakers?
This is one of the best threads in a long while.  
Looking For 18awg Audiophile Power Cable Options
@z32kerber yeah, I really like those RAMM cables! Thanks for the tip