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| Which turntable? Pro-Ject or VPI? I'm pleased with the performance I get from an original Pro-Ject The Classic paired with a Hana SH. I upgraded the sub-platter to the aluminum version and the platter mat to acrylic. I've considered alternatives, but I suspect I'd have to make a... | |
| Seeking Honest Opinions: Your Experience with McIntosh Audio Gear Equipment: MA352 Hybrid Integrated Amp, MCD85 SACD/CD player Sound Quality: Very subjective topic, depends on room and other equipment, but in general more natural, very detailed compared to other equipment owned. An audible difference for the... | |
| Starting a Classical Vinyl Music Collection Also, check out the 2023 movie on Leonard Bernstein: Maestro | |
| Starting a Classical Vinyl Music Collection Take a look at the Deutsche Grammophon Classical label; website and app: Deutsche G Classical There is a free app that allows you to explore the world of classical music through videos and recordings of performances. This label is know for high... | |
| Tube Integrated Amp Recommendation MA7900 Used I've purchased used from TMR; nothing but a great purchase experience so far. | |
| Tube Integrated Amp Recommendation McIntosh MA352 "There is no substitute"; oh that's a car company tag line 😁 | |
| Recommendations on integrated amps @winnardt; mostly agree. Sound United is now owned by Masimo (MASI) the Fitbit and medical device company that sued Apple. Remains to be seen what the future holds for their consumer product brands. Also, there’s a big difference between the Mara... | |
| Recommendations on integrated amps For AV I’m using a Marantz 1510 paired with B&W 603 S2s and BW center, surrounds and subs in a 5.2 set up. In 2 channel mode this sounds fantastic. You won’t have to worry about Bluetooth streaming, a tuner or a DAC as all this is included as ... | |
| Going from MM to MC +2 For HANA; I'm using SH right into the MM phono port HANA Carts | |
| How good is good enough? I'm confronted with this question often; but my answer is hopefully never. When that day comes, I'm no longer interested in audio. But that doesn't mean I run out and buy more or different stuff. I tweak my room, move my speakers, reconfigure my... | |
| Sound Stage and Imaging Maybe just optimize your space or room a bit? Roomplay | |
| Have you seen the new McIntosh poster for $195? Considering the branding products sold by college and pro sports teams, I’d say the McIntosh branding people are very innovative. Not sure of how much $ actually ends up in the company books after fulfillment costs. However, when it comes to long... | |
| SACD is VERY confusing I’m not using the models discussed but I do have and play SACDs on a McIntosh MCD85 SACD/CD player. It was high priced considering other SACD/CD models available. I have it connected to a McIntosh MA352 IA via balanced cables (2 channel only). ... | |
| Have you asked yourself this question? I don't think of it as an either/or; why not both and anything new that comes along (and a hybrid and EV parked next to my inline twin turbo six). As far as succession; my daughter has claimed my rig, vinyl and CDs in their entirety. Also, I'm o... | |
| Still looking for a new Moving Coil Cartridge So many options; For MC, I went with a Hana SH (high output) into the MM port of my McIntosh MA352. It was in replacement of an Ortofon 2M Black. Similar in price but the Hana is such a noticeable improvement. The Hana is so much more forgivin... |