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McIntosh MA252 Hybrid Integrated Amp
On the McIntosh forum, the guys that have the MA252 absolutely LOVE it.  Green LEDs or not, that has nothing to do with the sound and the Mac is definitely better than a cheap Schitt Mani phono and has 3 times the power of a Prima Luna HP integrat... 
Acoustic Signature Set Up
Why not have the selling dealer set it up? 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Allman Brothers, “Live At The Fillmore East”  MFSL Double VinylThe Guess who, “American Woman”Johnny Winter, “Captured Live” 
Rega, AT33PTG/II, Guns N' Roses and IGD
I have both the “Use Your Illusions” 1 & 2 LP’s and I hear absolutely no distortion on any of the 4 records, inner or outer grooves.  
Quad Balanced Pre-Amp
Quad balanced is the marketing term used on their newer amplifiers.  
Whats playing on your system today?
@boxer12.   +1 
Whats playing on your system today?
Earlier today,Johnny Winter, "Johnny Winter And Live"Alice Cooper, "Love It To Death"Alice Cooper, "Killer"Chrissy Steele, "Magnet To Steel"Candlebox, "Candlebox"Captain Beyond, "Sufficiently Breathless"  RemasterI saw Johnny Winter in a club out ... 
Where could you go to hear all these Speakers at one time??? SpeakerFest!! Woodstock + 50
This is the first time I wish I lived in Scottsdale.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Nirvana, “Live At The Paramount”  Double LP 180G vinyl 
All the old issues of Stereo Review are online!!
@dweller …………………...Stereo Review did a review of Thick As A Brick by Jethro Tull back in1972  It was the Recording of the Month, and the reviewer was gushing over the numerous time changes in the song, etc. 
Thoughts about Jadis and Harbeth
I have heard a used Jadis Orchestra before.  I think it was around 40wpc?  Would that be enough to truly power your Harbeths?  The amp really does sound pretty special although I couldn't comment on their reliability. 
Modded or stock Technics SL1200G
I am still running a stock SL1200G other than the Oracle mat and HRS weight like you have.  I was playing some new vinyl that came today and was absolutely loving it.  What really makes me proud is the bass on my vinyl is as good as and sometimes ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Jethro Tull, "This Was"  50th Anniversary Edition on 180G vinylThe Who, "Who's Next"  on 180G vinyl 
Marigo Aida CD Mat
I had an early one and sold it here.  It kept jamming up my cd player at the time.  Heard absolutely no difference. 
What’s the best SACD you’ve ever heard?
Allison Kraus and Union StationBlack Sabbath, Paranoid  SHM SACD