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Mcintosh MC 135 and Anthem A5
I owned and Mx135 and I can tell you it is a very fine piece of equipment. I had a MX134 prior which was connected to a MC7205, until last couple months I added an Mc352 and used only 3 channels of the 7205. I then traded the 7205 in on a MC205 wh... 
Stay away from the nad
NotAlwaysDefectiveThanks for sharing your experience. I had considered the M17, but the old tongue in cheek poke at NAD, just always stuck in the back of my mind. I realize that your experience may be a "rare" case, but reading it steers me away e... 
More curious than a real question- remote trigger? Anyone use it?
I have used it for years with no sonic issues. It is a 12v circuit and has not given me or others I know any diminished performance. Logic tells me, it triggers the unit on and off, again via a separate power supply and is a micro second of employ... 
Tenting home for termites
I wouldn’t do anything like covering speakers, wrapped electronics, etc. you don’t want to take any chance one of those little critters is protected by precautionary measures. Kill ’em ! Kill 'em dead! 
Anybody try this??
I have heard the Quattro Wood CT and they would be on my list if I do my. Option B. The Tekton's don't have any dealers in my area, I did listen to the Persona 3's but would want to hear the 5's or 7's.If I do go with my option B I have a lot of o... 
Surround Equipment; McIntosh MC 207 VS MC8207 or Other Option
The 207 and 8207 are the same basic amp with the only difference being the meters. I have a 205 and am very happy with it, but I use a MC402 for the fronts as I have a dual purpose system and wanted a dedicated 2 channel amp for music. You can't g... 
For older guys
Although I only remember one of his hits "Seattle" , my parents loved him as well. I always did appreciate his silky smooth voice.There was a lot of talent from that era that maybe we should investigate and discover the attraction for ourselves. 
Best Debut Albums
David and David-Boomtown (unfortunately the only release)Steeley Dan-Can't Buy a ThrillYes-YesJefferson Airplane-Takes OffAsia-AsiaWarren Zevon-Wanted Dead or AlivePeter Gabriel-"Car Album"just to name a few, great topic Lenmc2964 we share the sam... 
Frozen McIntosh MX135 😰
I owned an MX135 and periodically it would lock up and I was always able to resolve the issue. I would unplug the unit and while unplugged I would toggle every switch on and off. The I would turn each dial to full extreme, doing this drains all ca... 
Ground Hum with Rega RP6, Exact and TT PSU.
Pivetta, I used the alligator clip clipped on the ground portion of the RCA jack. It was cumbersome and would work its way loose. But it did identify the problem. However if you have disconnected ed the Rt. Channel and the hum is there, this not t... 
Ground Hum with Rega RP6, Exact and TT PSU.
I had a similar issue years ago with a P25. Since Rega doesn't use a ground wire on the tonearm, I ended up getting the tonearm retired with the Incognito kit. That ended my issue, however I believe that Rega uses the right channel ground of the S... 
Does anyone notice a reduction in sound quality when a tuner is part of ther audio chain?
My first thought is grounding. What type of antenna are you using?Does the tuner have a 3 prong plug, if so try lifting the ground and also disconnect the antenna when you have it in the system and see if you can isolate the problem. Just a though. 
Record Cleaning Machine
At that price point the VPI 16.5 is the best, most durable, and US built with excellent parts and service from VPI. I had mine for a good many years. The guy that bought it from me was replacing a 1st generaton version, that he had for 25 or more ... 
RCM's,they don't make them like this anymore!
Well that just sucks... 
My Dog Broke-in My New Purist Audio Bi-Wired Cables
Did they improve his bark? Sorry couldn't resist. Have you checked with your homeowners policy, maybe they are covered under a "catastrophic" er ah dogastrophic loss. Worth a phone call.