socalml528
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| Oh Ye of Little Format Sorry for confusing comparison explanation. My comparison is based on Vinyl > SACD>High Resolution Bluetooth>Standard CDs. My point is even some vinyl is flat and lacking of detail; assuming a good source some of my SACDs can match my g... | |
| Oh Ye of Little Format I play my SACDs on a McIntosh MCD85 SACD/CD player connected by balanced cables to a McIntosh MA352 IA and I notice a definite difference between most SACDs over Amazon Music Super HD and Apple high resolution broadcast formats. The thing is lik... | |
| Why People Like Tekton I'm told there's a fly in the studio on the Beatles recording of Because on the Abby Road Album. Anybody heard it? | |
| High End Intergraded comparisons, Marantz, McIntosh, Levinson, Luxman.... Apologies; for not a direct answer to the models listed. I've had the McIntosh MA352; 200Ws driving Dynaudio 4ohm Contour 20s and two subwoofers (dual sub ports) for about a year now. Can't say enough good things about the sound stage, detail a... | |
| Stand Mount Speakers Evoke 20s I'd vote for the Dynaudios. Hands down excellent bass response and detailed sound stage with a wide variety of vinyl. If you decide to move on, their value holds up very well. Make sure you use the Dynaudio stands; they securely moun... | |
| Suggestions for an integrated upgrade please https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/MA352 What's that tag line from Porsche, "There is no substitute" Once you un-leash the 200W potential, play with the EQ if you want, connect to MM phono port or just use the outstandi... | |
| Integrated upgrade recomendations I like the Marantz PM8006; I had a PM8005 for several years and was very happy with the overall performance. Received almost full value as a trade in. https://www.marantz.com/en-us/product/amplifiers/pm8006 | |
| Will I Hear A Difference? Have to agree with @Tablejockey, Ortofon Blue or Bronze, heck why not 2M Black Beethoven if you're going to spring for the EAT. Cart alone will be a big jump, then you can layer in tonearm/turntable upgrade as your budget allows. | |
| Do I need a subwoofer? For my AV system I'm using two B&W 608 small subs along with B&W 603 S2 towers, B&W Center channel and B&W 607 surrounds to make a 5.2 AV system. This is completely separate from my 2 channel music system. This little 5.2 manage... | |
| Tannoy anyone? Cheviot Legacy vs. Stirling GR Have a friend with Tannoys (not sure which models). He has both bookshelf and floor standing models. He's driving the floor standing ones with a McIntosh 252; nothing but good things to say about the sound he gets. Very natural full spectrum and... | |
| What to do? I want a new amplifier to make my Dynaudio Contours to "sing" I'm using a McIntosh MA352 hybrid tube IA to power Dynaudio Contour 20s and two subwoofers. 200w of hybrid power will make them sing and be heard all the way back in Denmark. I didn't think I needed the subs at first as the Contours have excelle... | |
| Turntable and cartridge setup known for a marvelous bottom end. I can verify that the Pro-Ject the Classic and Classic EVO pair very well with the Hana SH. If you have "the Classic" also consider the Pro-Ject The Classic Evo Sub-Platter Upgrade $149 at Audio Advisor. It will bring your classic up to Evo spec... | |
| How do you enhance a bad listening room's accoustics without breaking the bank? thoughts? Looks like TVAD already made the same recommendation; sorry missed that. | |
| How do you enhance a bad listening room's accoustics without breaking the bank? thoughts? Before you leap into solutions a quick review of Get Better Sound by Jim Smith is worth a try. Plus, its very inexpensive to set up a 30min conference with Jim; he's very nice, patient and helpful.He will ask for a diagram and pictures of your ro... | |
| One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle. NO ONE ask me a question or gave CRAP. The wife had 50k in the purse and a gun.I'm thinking of a missing scene from Breaking Bad...and then there's that US law requiring IRS/FinCEN Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Tra... |