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| Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use? Sony SCD XA5400ES. I also have a McIntosh, and Arcam, and previously the Ayre CX7e. All are good, but I only listen to the Sony. It is phenomenal. | |
| CD vs. Vinyl My personal thoughts on this are as follows:Great Vinyl (player & Record) will always beat 'good' digital.Great Digital will always beat 'average vinyl'.Some days I like the ease and convenience of digital. Some days I love the process of putt... | |
| Anyone using Goldring Carts? Various manufacturers source their carts via Goldring. The Linn Adikt is a Goldring made cartridge. The high output ensures a good S/N ratio with midgrade receivers and integrateds.They are great bang for buck cartridges. | |
| To ARS Sonum/Merlins owners - Which CD player ? Another vote for the Sony 5400ES! My best match with my TSM-mme's. | |
| McIntosh MA6300 or 6500? I have owned and used both. If features, inputs and control are important to you the MA-6500 is my pick.If you are going to buy new and lower cost is important the 6300 is a fine choice.With my merlins and maggies I'm not sure there was a noticeab... | |
| Arcam C31 Preamp w/ Phono Stage I had the C31 for a year or so. Generally speaking Arcam is nice gear, but this preamp (Driving a P35 at the time) had an average phono section. I had to turn the volume way up even when using a 6mv high output moving magnet.The phono sound while ... | |
| Manley Snapper Monoblocks or Mcintosh MC252 Hello 3amadors,Your question is valid. I have owned the Dynaudio Special 25's, and had C1's home for a trial, so I have a little experience with them.In my room with my system I found the McIntosh to give the best sound. I use the MC402. I tried a... | |
| Merlin TSM comparisons Hi Rebbi,The rest of the system is McIntosh C2300 tube preamp, MC402 amp, VPI scout with Ortofon Moving coil, all Supra cables, Dynaudio stand 4 filled with sand and lead shot, Sony SCD XA5400-ES SACD/CD player, Also have a McIntosh MVP861 player,... | |
| McIntosh SS Owners Question Your MC206 should be dead silent, no hum. Is this a 60hz line hum by chance? If so check you AC line. Also make sure there are no dimmers on the same line.They are excellent amps. I hope all goes well keep us posted.Best,hififile | |
| Linn Majik CD v Ayre Cx-7 v Bryston BCD-1 I owned the Ayre which was excellent, I auditioned the Linn at home, I have both a McIntosh MVP861 and a Sony 5400es. I listen to the Sony all the time. Nothing has played better than the Sony XA-5400es in my system.The Sony is also a lot less tha... | |
| Merlin TSM comparisons Hi Mapman,I had the Dynaudio Special 25's prior to Merlin TSM-mme's. The Dynaudio was excellent and had amazing bass for it's size. However, "in my room", the sealed Merlin gives a better presentation.I could never get the Dyn to totally disappear... | |
| New JJ Tesla tubes Thank you all,I appreciate the suggestions!Bennett | |
| New JJ Tesla tubes Thank you for the information Teajay and Apachef1 and Undertow. These were recommended to me by a customer service rep at one of the big online Tube vendors. I wanted to do my research first and fellow A-goners usually have good advice.Thanks agai... | |
| who wants tone controls on your next preamp? I have tone controls on my McIntosh C2300. They are completely defeatable and are removed from the signal path when defeated. That said, I use them when I play old vinyl from the 50's and 60's. I can add richness to the bass, cut hiss, and make ol... | |
| Klipschorn Imaging I have owned several pairs of Klipsch over the years including Khorns, Belles, Cornwalls (stiill have a pair), Heresy. My dad had stores on the west coast and was a Klipsch dealer. That said, I love the sound of a nice set of K-horns, there is not... |