oldtiger

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Problem with McIntosh C-47 and MCT-450 using Digital DIN cable to playback SACD
 I had a C 47. Mackintosh does a lot of things extremely well in my opinion. Digital is not one of them.  
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
 I sold my  NAD M12  Digital pre-amplifier with MQA DAC .   It was very good.  I purchased a Mouradian 818 version three control hub.  It’s  MQA DAC  his other worldly!   Blue away the M12.  It should since it’s retail price is over $15k new. 
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
 I sold my  NAD M12  Digital pre-amplifier with MQA DAC .   It was very good.  I purchased a Mouradian 818 version three control hub.  It’s  MQA DAC  his other worldly!   Blue away the M12.  It should since it’s retail price is over $15k new. 
Bluesound Node 2i Question
 When I first was setting up blue sound ball to I called tech-support a number of times. Is that an email. I never got a response. Was hugely disappointed! I sold my bulk to purchased  M50.2.  Set up was-easier The second time around  
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
 Is sublime when listening to  Tidal Masters!The analog section of the preamplifier is also world-class in my opinion.This is by far the best unit I have ever owned or used.  Have ever heard is the Mouradian 818 version three  this is a full funct... 
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
 I have owned or heard. Sounds like perfect analog to me! The Mouradian 818 version three control hub. It has the best MQA DAC I have owned or heard. Sounds like perfect and the lock! 
Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels
Room Perfect is amazing!  It will benefit you when you can  move to a bigger room. I recommend Lindorff  for this reason!  
Bluesound Node 2i network server/DAC
 You’ll love title Masters  with the blue sound  MQA DAC 
High resolution digital is dead. The best DAC's killed it.
 The simple answer great streaming it is a product like blue sound. By the time you try to work this out the kinks with a computer you could afford a blue sound Node 2 
SS preamps with two XLR inputs and at least four outputs [two of them XLR]
 Mackintosh C 47 has everything you want  it also has some very good DACs, TOSLINKs and SPDIF 
SS preamps with two XLR inputs and at least four outputs [two of them XLR]
 The mackintosh C 47 has all the XLR inputs and outputs you require .I may be willing to sell mine. Also has I believe 2 Toslink, 1 SPDIF , mm/mc 3 or 4  unbalanced inputs. It has very good DACs. Does not support MQA.C 
SS preamps with two XLR inputs and at least four outputs [two of them XLR]
 The mackintosh C 47 has all the XLR inputs and outputs you require .I may be willing to sell mine. 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
 For $5000 you could purchase two   NAD M12’s.  That   Is it 900 W each in bridge mode!  
SimAudio*Hegel*Mcintosh*Ayre*Others*How Good Is Today's SS???
 I am pleased with the sound from my MacintosH MAC501  Mono blocks. If you love the sound of tubes   Use them in your front end. I have an excellent tube preamplifier from Jolida. For my phono.  I this is my opinion only. Others will completely di... 
Low Volume Listening - XLR Cables ??
 All of my  XLR’s are Analisis Plus.   I am oh they are very neutral and sound great  add any volume. Before you spend a fortune go to a guitar shop and buy Mogami Gold, ensure that they will let you return them if they don’t  meet your needs. My ...