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| McIntosh In March 2021, I walked in and purchased a McIntosh MA352 at Magnolia in Costa Mesa CA right off the shelf.The next week I ordered the MCD85 CD player from a small local (only McIntosh) vendor HiFI Haven, Whittier CA, since 1957. The owner placed... | |
| My Last CD player I've had the latest McIntosh MCD85 for a little over a month now. It just gets better and better with hours played. I can't believe how good SACDs and regular CDs are sounding. It also, has the ability to (firewire/usb or optical) a connection ... | |
| Where are the young audiophiles? Perhaps our job is to introduce the next generation to the magic, when normal times come back and the neighbors or relatives are visiting; ask some of the next generation if they've ever listened to vinyl? If they look indifferent; just repeat "I... | |
| So Hard to Decide on an Amp "Porsche; there is no substitute"Same could be said for McIntosh... | |
| Half speed masters. Are they worth the extra scratch? Ok, just purchased my first better-records.com "hot-stamper" records.Time to put my ears, brain and equipment to the test. Can't wait to start listening when the needle drops... | |
| Half speed masters. Are they worth the extra scratch? Ok just looked up better-records.com. Thanks to maestro MC.Could not agree with them more; too many variables with vinyl and the only way to tell if a recording is superior is to play it. But, ouch those prices; although it does make sense if yo... | |
| Half speed masters. Are they worth the extra scratch? Half-Speed and other Audiophile grade vinyl is worth it if the original record was a well engineered recording. I have some rock and jazz; like Steely Dan's "Aja" or John Klemmer's "Touch" on half-speed master vinyl that will make you weep at how... | |
| What is better, analog or digital? Ok so I "invested" in the latest McIntosh MCD85 SACD player to go with my McIntosh MA352 tube hybrid integrated amp (analog inputs only, no digital). The MCD85 offers a 32 bit DAC and is connected with balanced cables. My vinyl is played on a Pro-... | |
| Turntable lid up or off? @millercarbon, I just use a soft micro fiber cloth for cleaning. My "habit" is to take the cover off and set it upside on a table on the other side of the room (sometimes I just set it on the carpet). If I'm not using it for more than a day or s... | |
| My best retort to those that think we listen to our stereos more than the music I'll stay away from the analogies, they are fun, but also a slippery slope (no pun intended). What I find is the better my equipment, the more picky I am about a live venue. If you regard live as the ultimate music engagement, my goal is create ... | |
| Turntable matching to MC or MM cart. With audio there's always something to consider. If you're using a name brand like Pro-Ject or Rega turntable; probably no issues. But you also must consider your stylus type. For some carts like the Ortofon 2M Black or MC Black with Nude Shibat... | |
| Help! Buy McIntosh MA252? I've just purchased a McIntosh MA252 and matched it with my B&W 683 S2s. I did not compare it to other hybrid integrated amps. As an experiment I've also been trying the MA252 with an older set of Dynaudio Excite X14s bookshelf speakers. Al... |