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Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?
Touché Goheelz. 
Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?
Audiozen,For once, I almost agree with you. Yes, they don't use boutique parts and the priciest casework, but then they are only a fraction of the price of the brands that you mention. I recently updated my old Mac 2105 amp with new speaker termin... 
Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?
"I have been into audio for more than 50 years & have never had a single piece of Mac equipment in any of my systems."Paladin,Since you admit that you have never owned a piece, how would you be qualified to make a blanket judgement on their eq... 
Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?
It really makes me laugh when people say that McIntosh is overpriced. Overpriced in comparison to what? Other competing brands can be outlandishly expensive, and although I'm not saying that Mac is on top of the heap sonically, it's best offerings... 
Are there hybrid cables - solid and stranded?
Audiolabryrinth,I believe DNM was a big proponent of solid core cables before Tara Labs. 
Harbeth 30.1, odd USA pricing?
Good question. I hope that someone here knows the answer. 
Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" drove me insane almost
Maril555,I do have it,(on cd) but seldom listen to it. It is not a favorite of mine personally. 
Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" drove me insane almost
Before you started switching out amps etc.; why didn't you just put on a piece of music that you knew well and see if you heard the same kind of distortion? Seems obvious. 
Question on FR 66s
This thread looks hilarious. I would love to read the English translation. 
What is a very nice sounding tube preamp?
Joule Electra LA 100 Mk III is a good one, and you should be able to find one at a fair price. Read the reviews from when it came out. I have one, and like it very much. 
Music is FUN
I think the punchline in "joke" number one suffered something in translation.When "joke" number two came along, it was me who suffered. 
Why should you need a power supply for preamp?
Power supplies and power conditioners/regenerators are two different things. 
Best Integrated, period.
Any body want to sell Krell KAV 400xi tell me know , email to me at (anhhoagto4@yahoo.com) pleaseThank youManman007 Unreal...and you have the nerve to do it twice! Where is the Moderator? 
Torus power avr 20
I belive you, based on my own experience with upgrading wall outlets and power strips...but gee, these conditioners are truly expensive. The one you're speaking of is $4,300, and I was reading of one the other day that was almost $9,000. I know th... 
What time do you wear?
Well in that case Mitch, I want to amend my opinion. You are a little unusual with too much storage space, and your friend is just plain weird.