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whats in a name?
I think the name is part of the marketing strategy they try to employ, to have a "sibling identification" with in a particular company. But more importantly, to me, is the look. I think when looking at gear I am drawn to the look of the faceplate.... 
Mcintosh
Yes get ahold of AudioClassic.com they are very close the McIntosh in Binghamton. 
Dedicated circuit picking up noise
Try moving to the opposite phase at the breaker box and see if that solves the problem. If your ceiling fan has a re-stat speed control, it may be the source of the hum. 
Need a SACD/Redbook player
You don't mention budget, what about Ayre C5xe-mp? 
If your whole system costs $40,000....
Spend as much as you can comfortably afford. Base that on what sounds best to you. Don't try to "proportionatley" spend an amount, or you fence yourself in or out depending on the perspective. If the CDP that sounds best in your system is within y... 
Linn Linto question
I have had my Linto for years and have tried a few others and feel this is the best sound for buck investment. It does offer two gain settings. Here is the manual linkhttp://www.linn.co.uk/files/e0de6237/linto_user_manual_rev2.pdfPage 11 has the s... 
mcintosh bulb need to be replace
Order them from McIntosh they are about 1.00 each, if you are replacing one and they are soldered in (as most are) replace them all or you be doing them one at a time. If you are going to do it yourself order the service manual (about 15-20 dollar... 
Who's familair with William Topely?
I really like his style and writing. I think his best work was on "Prince of the Deep Waters" When he was with The Blessing. 
AV audio question
If it is only on certain channels, then I would suspect that those channels don't support the 5.1 audio selection set on your AVR. Have you tried setting the AVR to dolby digital 2.0 and see if the droputs occur. I know on my DirecTv receiver some... 
HT and two channel receiver recommendation
I would think at 300.00 you will have to sacrifice something. If your freind could muster anther 100.oo look at the Marantz NR1401 or the 1501, I think you would be into a better quality of sound, but neither have the USB. Also keep an eye here on... 
Do you buy new equipment because you are bored
I get that way once and a while. I have this urge to change something even though I am happy with it. I think sometimes I categorize my system as a project that needs completion. When I should look at it as a completed project built for the enjoym... 
Hurricane Irene
Here is a blessing for those in the path:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kesomrqNYn0Stay safe and out of harms way 
RCA Caps
I have been using the Cardas for years. I wish I could afford them for the S-Video and all my XLR ins/outs that are unused, but as you have seen they are not cheap. For the SE caps there is a brans out there that has a little knob on them, if you ... 
RMAF 2011: Any tips?
Bryon, I have gone every year since it started and can tell you if you can attend only two days, skip friday. I have found that firday the vendors are still getting set up and optimum sound is not usually yet acheived. However it is a good day to ... 
RMAF 2011: Any tips?
Yes, Go!