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Anyone own/auditioned new Genesis G6.1's ?
I just auditioned the new Genesis 5.2 yesterday. In short, the 6.1's are MUCH MUCH MUCH BETTER in every way. The 5.2's sound like small speakers, with sub par detail dowm low. Of the three speakers I auditioned I would rank them in the follwoing o... 
Anyone own/auditioned new Genesis G6.1's ?
I was set on purchasing B&W 802D's. I just happen to audition the Genesis 6.1 just as an afterthought. I am no longer considering the 802D's! The 6.1's are amazing. MUCH deeper and wider soundstage, better imaging. I plan on auditioning the ne... 
McIntosh C200 and C46 Preamps
I have the MA6900 Integrated amp that also has the tone controls like the C46. I find them very useful, especially when listening to some recordings that require tweaking. I would go with the C46. I think you will be happeier sonically, and save $... 
McIntosh MC402
The ONLY way to know for certain the difference between components is to do a BLIND test. Anything less is MEANINGLESS as bias is introduced into the equation. I think it is significant that we have several different Mcintosh engineers stating tha... 
McIntosh MC402
Pardales,I was very surprised at the time. When I auditioned them at the dealer he did a blind test for me. I had no idea which amp I was listening to until the end.I recently spoke with Chuck at tech support at Mcintosh. He told me that the Mcint... 
McIntosh MC402
I recently auditioned the C46/MC402 combo vs the MA6900 ina direct A-B comparison. I was prepared to buy the separates when I walked into the store. I walked out with the MA6900!!!. Both sounded great, however the integrated amp had more clarity, ... 
B&W Sig 805 vs 803D vs 802D
I did not notice what the 802D's were resting on. Why do you ask? 
B&W Sig 805 vs 803D vs 802D
What is your opinion of the 805 sigs vs the full range speakers?