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McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer
@kaplandesign , Did you ever own any Mac or is that your blanket statement?  Just what do you have?  
Help me solve another speaker hum thread :)
I was getting a hum from my McIntosh MC302 amp and C2500 tube preamp.  It took a lot of snooping but it turned out to be the Apple iPad charger I had temporarily plugged into the Furutech power distribution block.  Once I removed it, hum was total... 
Help me solve another speaker hum thread :)
Have the dealer come back and address the issue.    
Just Curious, Anyone have any experience with Margules?
 Mexican company, looks quite expensive.   
McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer
@mikepowellaudio , good riddance      
A Suggestion Regarding Removal Of Posts
@teo_audio, My post wasn’t really political, but I changed it so there would be no other complaints.   
A Suggestion Regarding Removal Of Posts
I don’t see anything wrong with the present system, it is a free forum, leave it be. If I remove my post within a thread it is no one’s business but mine why I deleted it. I do not owe anyone an explanation.   
What was the most impactful addition to your system?
My McIntosh MC302 amp.  I was using a McIntosh MC152 amp prior and my system sounded really good.   when I set up the MC302, there was no comparison. The bass seemed to dig so much further, mid bass tightened up and the sense of ease and flow to t... 
Need speaker recommendations.
Larson speakers  
Scams on Audiogon (McIntosh Amps)
@jerryg123, you want Audiogon to refund money to the scammer?  
Vote Your Ranking -If you have an opinion on this digital subject
@fuzztone , were you referring to me?  
Vote Your Ranking -If you have an opinion on this digital subject
Since I don’t stream and I have an excellent SACD player, I’ll go with 1.  
Luxman M-900U in bridged mono or McIntosh MC1.25kw with B&W 800 D3
Bridged amps never sound as good as the stereo amp.   
McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer
Perhaps we need Starfleet’s universal translator.  It can translate over 30,000 different languages😂😂  
Dedicated Circuits - Subpanel importance?
If your panel still has a couple of extra spaces, run 2 dedicated circuits from them with the appropriate breakers to your system.  You don’t need a wire encased in metal. The ground at the panel end goes to the ground buss inside the panel.  The ...