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mcintosh 501 vs 2102
I have the 2300 and the 501s and it's the perfect combination as far as I'm concerned. I have not heard the 2102 but I was deciding between the 501s, 402 and the 275 as monoblocks and I felt the 501s were the best of the lot with the 2300. It's ju... 
Mcintosh 501 monoblocks vs. 402
I tried both the 402 and 501s before going for the 501s. They cost the same since the dealer was selling his 501 demos. The sound on both was near identical except that I felt the 501s provided more power and better soundstage. Don't have much exp... 
Michell Gyro Se running a little slow
I checked the oil first thing so I don't think that is the issue. I actually filled the oil well a little while ago. I'll check the bearing to see if that is the problem and get a strobe as well. Viridian, what can I check on my other components t... 
Michell Gyro Se running a little slow
I have the PSU upgrade and I have not tampered with the speed on it yet. I think that might be the issue. As for the belt, the table is less than a year old, although it was a dealer demo, do you still think that could be the problem.Thanks. 
Equipment setup
I set up the system in a different room, which is about 8x16 but it is not enclosed and opens up into two other rooms, so there is a lot of space surrounding the room and it really has made a big difference. The space between the couch and the spe... 
Equipment setup
I should say that out of cables that I have heard, which include the Nordost Heimdall, the most basic XLOs, Cardas Crosslink, LFDSilver Horizon, and Kimber8 TC, the CRL cables have sounded the best on my system in terms of the price. The Golden Re... 
Equipment setup
Thanks for the responses. I am actually working on amp stands right now, so let's see if that makes a difference. As for cables, I am using the Cable Research Labs bronze series. They're inexpensive and the only other cable that I prefer to these ...