twoleftears

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Mcintosh power amp for 804 D2s
Because Rotel is part of the B&W Group.... 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
@skyscraper The Simaudio is a very nice unit, but I'm not sure it has enough oomph.  I would definitely add the Plinius to your list.  I just searchd "CSiB" on this forum and there were 64 hits.  Likely a number belong to the same threads.  Worth... 
Accuracy vs. musicality
1. Everyone hears differently.  One person's accuracy is another person's musicality.  Recommendations only get you to a long short-list.But then 2. False dichotomy.  True binaries would be accurate vs. inaccurate, or musical vs. unmusical.  Linki... 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
Brand new a bit of a budget-stretcher, but this really could the solution to your problem.http://www.coda.cc/product/ Check out the CSiB 
Preamp Input for Coincident system - Don Sachs, deHavilland, LTA, Joule Electra?
As you're open to used, what about one of the Backert Labs models?  They have remotes. 
CDs Vs LPs
CD's who buys CD's anymore?Anyone interested in the more out-of-the-way classical repertoire.An anecdote.  My last trip to audition speakers.  Most stores have now gone over to streaming.  The first two tracks I habitually use are from a recording... 
Please help me figure out what I need to do this. My head spins with tech talk..
@abstract Please do report back after you get it.  I think you'll be the very first owner of that model who frequents this site. 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
@acaman I have a second-hand bridge that I can sell you at a very reasonable price... 
No one actually knows how to lculate what speaker cable they need
As far as I can see, there’s awg 1/0, 2/0, 3/0 and 4/0, or 0000. This last is nearly 1/2 inch thick. This is clearly the stuff you need--and it gives a whole new meaning to speaker jumper cables.Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/KnuKonce... 
Speaker recommendation
Hi again. I wasn’t recommending the B&W’s, they just happened to be the other speakers in the room with the GE’s. And yes, the GE’s would be much more authoritative in the bass. But as I said earlier, to me the viola sounded way more like a vi... 
Anyone have feedback on Audiogon's Insider membership?
Just count the number of little yellow boxes you see when looking at threads.  I see... few. 
Speaker recommendation
There's a brand new pair of PSB T3's on the 'gon today that I'm pretty sure you could get for 5K, but I guess that's now moot.We all have different ears, I guess.  I auditioned the Triton 2's a while ago, against B&W 702's, and to me the B&... 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
ayrepassparasoundmcintoshroguebellesquicksilverARCThese are all very good brands, but I suspect that some of them won't offer the wattage that you need with the Magico's within the price point you specify.  For instance, you could get Belles pream... 
Advice on buying good CD player that will outperform my Primare cd31
Primare CD35, Bryston BCD-3, Marantz SA-10... 
Please help me figure out what I need to do this. My head spins with tech talk..
@abstract I wish I had had an opportunity to.  But Primare doesn't have a large dealer base, with nothing close at hand.  Also, their repair network seemed dependent on one individual.  Whereas I've had excellent support, above and beyond, for man...