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Mcintosh Quality after buyout by D&M holdings
I have owned a few Mc amps and more recently I had a MC352 that was a product of McIntosh when Clarion owned them, then traded in for a MC402 which came out of the D&M era. The 402 is a much better amp in all areas of sound reproduction. As me... 
5 Favorite Concerts
Pink Floyd(post waters leaving)-mile high stadium DenverMoody Blues w/Denver Symphony- Red RocksDire Straits-Red RocksYes reunion tour-Mcnichols arena,DenverBruce Cockburn-Lincoln Center Ft CollinsGeorge Thoroughgood-Red RocksStevie Ray Vaughn ope... 
Turntable Bearings
To answer your question, one must first determine the value of the table in what you believe it's current condition to be. I sounds as if you are somewhat confident that there is/could be an issue with the bearing. At this point, walk away there a... 
Tom Petty "Hypnotic Eye"
SlawThanks, I think this is one to get on CD and avoid the vinyl. 
Tom Petty "Hypnotic Eye"
I listened, streamed, to it and therefore I can't get a good "sonic" feel for the recording. But I thought it was well done and the writing was good. I am also a big TP fan and enjoy most all of his work. I wouldn't hold this up to Full Moon Fever... 
Turntable Bearings
Still might worth a call to Audioalternative as he may have bearings removed when people upgraded. Just a thought, also he can probably tell you what to look for when inspecting yours. Off hand I would say remove the subplatter and clean all the o... 
Turntable Bearings
You can easily replace the bearing on an LP12, contact Rick at audioalternative.com, he is a LP12 guru. If anyone knows these tables top to bottom it would be him. 
Which preamp is better C50 or C2500 for MC402?
I have a 402 and have it coupled with a Audio Research LS26. I had a MX135 prior to the ARC, I did look at the C2300 when I bought the ARC. My point is not to steer you away from McIntosh as I really do appreciate the sound and build quality of th... 
Bed BATH AND BEYOND
I knew they had some CD's, I did see a TT in there the other day, but now vinyl??Gee maybe Music Direct and Acoustic Sounds should get into selling Rock Star Bed Sheets and Window Coverings. 
Porqupine Tree
Yes, I got introduced to their music a few year back. All I can say if you loved Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree is the next logical step. Steve Wilson is a friggin' genius! 
Audio Research LS26 vrs REF 3
About 2 yrs. ago my LS26 needed a relay replaced and the dealer goofed up and long story short, sent me home with his demo REF3 till the parts came. About 4 days, and I kept wishing that the plane carrying the parts would crash or get hi-jacked. I... 
Speaker grills
I notice a big difference in the upper range. I have never been to a live venue where there were speaker grills. Grills are WAF and that is the only logical reason they even exist, in my book, which I am working on a movie now:) 
Thread Size of Spikes for Revel F206
Cobes, thank you for your response. I would agree that if they are reviewed to sound better than the previous models, I couldn't go wrong. I am hoping there will be some on display at RMAF this year. 
Best Option To Liquidate CD Collection
My understanding is that if you buy a CD/DVD, you own that copy. If you copy that either as a disc or a hard drive you own that original copy. If you sell that original and retain the copy, you essentially have gained profit by retaining a copy th... 
Thread Size of Spikes for Revel F206
Sounds metric, call Revel. I have F32's and they are 1/4 x20, so they may have changed insert suppliers with the new series.How do you like them so far? I heard them at RMAF last year but the local dealer doesn't stock or have a showroom. I had th...