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| McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer @kingbarbuda, word. @hilde45, Mikey doesn't script his videos. He doesn't monetize them either. He knows he's out there and is an acquired taste. I mean he calls himself OCD HiFi guy and makes fun of himself. One thing that comes across very str... | |
| McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer McIntosh isn’t the only brand Mikey’s trashed. Audio Research and Magico are a couple of other brands he isn’t impressed with. His beef comes from when a company sells out to corporate buyers and take an iconic name and start watering down the bra... | |
| Great speaker sounds terrible in my room? They say the room accounts for 50% of the sonics. I've been there. The speakers sound great at the audition and then sound totally different once you get them in your listening room. If your system already sounds great, why mess with it? You migh... | |
| the cart or the horse? I recommend that you speak with a professional. Watch OCD HiFi Guy on YouTube. Mikey is very passionate about helping people get quality sonics from their systems. | |
| your first system- @kennyc, you may want to reconsider your speaker choice since you already have Constellation amps. I heard from a reputable source who has Magico S7’s that every time heard Magicos paired with Constellation amps, which happened numerous times goin... | |
| Am I a hopeless audio snob? Audio snob? I think not. If I were in a position to upgrade my turntable I'd go with an AMG. In the mean time I'm sticking with old Denon and Pioneer tables. | |
| NAT Generator amps?? This thread is a decade old but new to me. A pair of the Generator mono blocks will soon be on their way. They haven't been used for at least four years. The pictures I've seen of them seem to confirm that as there was a substantial layer of dust... | |
| Primaluna? I was introduced to PL last year when a buddy brought over a Dialogue One for me to listen to. He runs the top of the line VAC pre/power amps but started with the Dialogue One. He has >500k into his primary system. He listened to my system and ... | |
| warming up the system "but a good rule of thumb is just past the time for the warranty to expire." Classic! | |
| Have you moved away from full range to standmount speakers + subs? I haven’t. Floor standing is all I’ve known and I’m done buying speakers. | |
| The Most Cost Effective Tweak The most cost effective tweaks are: 1. Room treatments2. Ultrasonic record cleaner | |
| How much does power amplifier really matter comparing to other hi-fi components? 50% speakers25% Amp/preamp25% sources (me: 2 TT's stereo, mono, tuner) | |
| Why the hate for mcintosh amps? I bought my first new amp in decades just before the pandemic started. I was considering a SS integrated Mac but in the end it came down to looks after considering everything else. I'm not a fan of their blue lights. I went with a Yamaha A-S3000 i... | |
| Still happily using vintage gear? My system is mostly vintage but all of the gear is new to me within the last 2.5 years. Denon DP-62L with a Gold Grace F-9 cartridge and Soundsmith nude ruby OCL stylus, Pioneer PL-41A with a Denon DL-102 mono cartridge, DYNA FM tuner, DYNA PAS-3X... | |
| Referent point Is it possible to have a thread without anyone mentioning Tekton? Its like hearing your Ring Doorbell alert you to motion at your front door, you race to the door in expectation of a beautiful Amazon Box but instead you find someone left a dog tur... |