vad58

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Moving on from Parasound A21 (maybe?)
to professorvsuI wish my vocabulary were little bit more sophisticated! hope I didn't offend you much with the "dull" word. When I mentioned Macs as the easiest next step I meant that it is easy to buy used one for a good price and resell it if yo... 
Moving on from Parasound A21 (maybe?)
Let me share my experience with Focal 1028BEs and amp search. I auditioned these speakers with may be a dozen of different amps and I cross out A21 almost immediately. The sound was dull to my ears. Not good highs. No spark. Not much details. I'm ... 
McIntosh MC152 vs MC162
Thanx joekapahulu, I know about Audio Classics. Several years ago I've bought from them Mac MC275 and it was in like new condition. I used it for quite some time but due to my listening habits came to conclusion that I prefer SS power amp. I made ... 
McIntosh MC152 vs MC162
I can't than you enough for sharing your knowledge and experience with me.  
McIntosh MC152 vs MC162
Thanx, Theo, for the detailed answer. I wonder if you can suggest a better power amp then MC152 for my 3.5K budget? I use Mac C22 pre. 
Onkyo M-5000R power amp Does it sound as good as it look?
Great suggestion, because I have Mac C22 preamp! 
Mac C 22 down, need advice
Outlet is fine, but thanx anyway. 
Sonus Faber vs Focal and maybe even Dynaudio or PSB
It's easy to compare one brand to another, but when you take in consideration several more brands it makes IMO the task impossible. Choosing btw B&W and Focals I'd go for Focals for greater bass which is really important for the listener of ro... 
I need a good Preamp
If you like the sound of your Mac, very probably that ARC will sound dull to you. I had SP 20 and I had VSi75, they both started to work according to your expectations only at big volumes. I have Mac C22 now and it is so much more musical - to my ... 
Preamp with tone controls other then McIntosh C22
sfallI can't thank you enough for your input. It's really helpful. 
Preamp with tone controls other then McIntosh C22
sfall Hi, actually I've heard about Behringer option from someone whom I know in person, but whose system I never listened to. What stopped me. I've been to a lot of audio shows and I never saw an equalizer incorporated in hifi system. Second, it'... 
Preamp with tone controls other then McIntosh C22
randy-11Thanx, and yes I can't agree more - need to try it myself, applying major real estate formula: location, location, location - of components in the room I mean. 
Preamp with tone controls other then McIntosh C22
erik_squiresThanx, Eric. I was asking about tube preamp. 
Preamp with tone controls other then McIntosh C22
randy-11Thanx a lot. Can you compare them soundwise? I mean C22 to CL38U? 
McIntosh MC 275 - what generation is better
Hello ottablu, yes I spent a year with MkVI but decided to part with it. I used it with Mac C22 preamp and Focal Electra 1028BEs. It does have tremendous bass which is one of the most important issues for those who want to use tubes and listening ...