superhonestben

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Linn Genki - Variable outputs
I have owned both, the Wakonda is better, and Ihave tried a few digital sources directly into an amp, I always prefer it with the preamp, a Wakonda is a great value used, I have one with a Lk 100, sounds very nice 
Linn Ninkas - LK140 on Bass and LK85 on trebble?
get a preamp, insert a wakonda and see what happens,bon voyage...preamps are crucial. 
Mcintosh C-2200 or Aesthetix Calypso?
Hello I will throw my thoughts into the pie, your thread is a good one as both preamps are in the same price range.as far as Mac goes I own both the C2200 and the C46, also have the 252 amp and the 2751v....I have heard in my house the new C1000 (... 
I am openning a shop. What equipment should I sell
It may not be so much as what to sell as opposed to what you can get. I co own a small business and many things come up that are not planned. What lines do you want to carry ?? and are there stores near you that carry these lines ? if so you proba... 
McIntosh MC402 as monoblock?
100 percent agree with Bigjoe's (Mike) comments, I have had all three in my house. I own the 252, and use it with quality but modest speakers, assuming your source and pre are up to snuff the 501s are the better sounding amps. To run the 402 in mo... 
Outstanding Drum Performances
without question Jeff Porcaro...his riff on Rosanna is just superb, totally makes the song, he is one of my all time favorite drummers, also check out his "Lido shuffle" by Boz Scaggs...can you say grooooove, I being a drummer would give my eye te... 
preamps with tone controls.
You really ought to give the C46 a try, it is a great pre amp, I have had mine for about 6 months and yes I do use the controls. 
speakers to match mainly with Mac SS and tube
Hi thanks for the response, my room is also not big, how much are they ? 
Mcintosh 2275......c2200, mc275 differences ??
Not according to the people who build them, they told me, they are designed differently and sound differently too.They said the 2275 is warmer, just wondering if anybody has heard them both. 
McIntosh - is it that great?
I own 5 pieces of Mac gear including both SS and tubes, i fully agree with the above post, Mac is 100 percent...the real deal,no games no gimmicks just pure great stuff. 
A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx
Just a thought... I wonder if Mr. David Wilson has read these posts....any thoughts from the big gun...nespas ?? 
speakers for Naim CD5i + 5i amp
I have had plenty of experience with the naim/neat combo. I n my opinion it was the worst sound that I have ever heard in my 30 plus years of owning equipment. Now let me explain, i owned a pair of neat mystiques and used it with the naim 5 and ev... 
McIntosh MCD 205
have you tried them in another player ?, I have the same cd player and occasionally it takes aliitle time to read some cds, but then is fine, I called Mac and they said the laser may need to be adjusted. I just haven't done it yet. 
Wilson Sophia 2
anybodys guess as what a 1 or 2 yr old pair of Sophias should go for, now that the new ones were announced ?? 
snell a II
I have owned 3 pairs of Snell Type As, I feel they are one of the great speakers of all time and are a bargain used. I used them with modest power and alot of power all with fine results, when space permits I will be seeking to find another pair,h...