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McIntosh SS Owners Question
That reminds me I used a PS Audio PC with the ground plug removed. Sorry I had forgotten to mention that, old age memory lapse. 
wilson sophias to monitors
How about the duettes. You won't give up the Wilson sound. 
McIntosh SS Owners Question
I had a MC7205 which is the same chassis as the 206 Sans 1 channel. I had the same hum and determined that it was the power supply resonating through the shelf. I found some ModSquad rubber feet that eliminated the hum. Those are no longer made bu... 
If you wanted to impress someone, which track?
Patrica Barber "Mourning Grace" off of Cafe Blue. The instrumentals are so concise and well placed, plus the drums really come through as present. 
Used Made in America amps - multichan under $1200?
The McIntosh amp would be one in a small group that would show the least amount of wear. If you find it has a problem there are many repair shops that specialize in Mc. 
Multi Channel Pre Amp
Kal listed two I would recommend. As far as enhancing the sound that should be done at the source. Are you using the Oppo with 6 channle analog out's to the pre amp? 
Rega P3-24 help required.Right Ch. Distortion
I would second Miner42, since you are getting excessive speaker movement, it must be feedback. Try reversing L & Rcables from the table to be sure. 
Turntable isolation
You could try isolating with AudioQuest sorbethane feet. Keep in mind that they most likely will solve or reduce the "thumping" problem but may also change the tonal quality. Another suggestion is Black Diamond racing cones and an isolation platfo... 
Killing echo in bedroom..
Try changing the focal point of the speakers. 
Doors Documentary 5-12 on PBS
I wish someone would intervene and save many of us from self destruction! But in the music world there have been many great talents that have fallen to self abuse of one form or another. I DVR's the program but haven't watched it yet, ironically I... 
McIntosh and focal/jmlab
I came very close to buying JM Labs yeasr ago to run with my McIntosh system. The dealer had McIntosh and they sounded very good together. As long as you go solid stae. They played them with tube amps and they sounded a little bloated. But with th... 
Best in-wall speakers for rear channel?
I helped a freind do his HT install and we used the Linn Sekrets with very good results. But there are many new options out there. I would really look at what is the closest voice match. And if at all possible go with magnepans that can be wall mo... 
3.5mm mini plug cable
Mofi is right for the 12v trigger I have used RadioShack for years on my McIntosh equipment and once I ordered one from McIntosh for the particular length I needed and the result was: the system turned on and the system turn off.Probably why you n... 
Aesthetix Calypso Signature vs. ARC REF 3
Thanks Guys, a lot of food for thought, I had been leaning towards a REF 3 but the Calypso keeps coming up as a suggestion. I have a LS26 now and if ARC doesn't come out with an LS27 soon I am looking for the REF3. My dealer has me on his list if ... 
Heard DV50 and Ayre C-5xe?
I have friend with a DV50 and it is a wonderful CD player. I have the C5xe and recently had the MP upgrade done by Ayre. In comparison between the two machines I would say that the Ayre delivers a much more natural toneality. There seems to be an ...