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Turntable for My McIntosh C2600
I use a 4K Technics SL1200G turntable with my McIntosh C2500.  IMHO, save your penny's and spend at least 2 grand, the preamp deserves it. 
What equipment have you bought this year so far ?
Replaced my Mac power amp with a McIntosh MC302 amp.   It’s a 300wpc monster.  
Whats playing on your system today?
The Orb, “Metallic Spheres” 
Whats playing on your system today?
Richard Wright, “Broken China” 
Whats playing on your system today?
Roger Waters, “Amused To Death”   SACD 
price of Oppo players threw the roof
The $1100.00 Pioneer is claimed to be an excellent alternative.  
Oppo 205 guagers selling used units for twice the price...
Don't know if they are getting that but they are still trying.  I saw one advertised for 3500 on flea bay.  The new Pioneer for $1100.00 is supposed to be an excellent machine. 
I'd like to upgrade my speaker wire
@millercarbon.............I would like to know how you came up with no more than an 8 foot pair of wires for the speaker to be optimal?   My speakers are across the room from the audio rack and I have two 23 foot speaker cables going under the flo... 
***What Cables For McIntosh***
I have 2 McIntosh systems and use Groneberg Quattro Reference speaker  cables and interconnects.  I use all Shunyata power cords. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Kim Simmons’s & Savoy Brown, “Going Back To The Delta” 
Radian upgrade for Zu Omen, 475be vs 850?
Why not call ZU and ask.  They are very approachable. 
Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs
I have an older Esoteric SACD Player and wouldn’t trade it for the world.  
Who uses power conditioning?
I use two Shunyata Hydra 4 power conditioners and a Shunyata Hydra 2 in my main rig and a Furutech E-TP80 power conditioner in my second rig.  Very happy with the results.  
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
@skytop.......................the name Voodoo Cables is already taken by another company and their products are excellent.  Try again.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Creedence Clearwater Revival, “Pendulum”   SACDFirst  time listening to system in 13 days, sounds amazing.