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Some components too old now?
TPREAVES+1 
A/D/S Fans: help me find a center channel
ADS produced great speakers! Back in the day when I thought I needed a center channel speaker, I used a pair of L400's laid on their side, woofer-to-woofer, with the tweeters at each end. They worked out great. Since I watch a lot of older movies,... 
Macintosh C 27 or something newer?
I too have a C15 Pre, and heartily recommend it. It's more basic than most of their preamps, but has just what I need, plus has remote control. I had one of their newer pre's, the C48, but went back to the C15. These can be had for around $1000. I... 
Newer cars without cd players-what now?
Thanks to all of you, responses were great. I'm in the gathering information stage now and appreciate your ideas. Phil, what cd ripping program do you recommend? 
how to connect yamaha rx-a3050 to a mcintosh mc206 amp.
Your manual shows you how to do it. Go from the "Pre Out" to the input of the amp. 
Where's tvad?
While we're looking for folks, whatever happened to Elizabeth, who used to be a regular poster here? 
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
I agree with your next to last sentence, NCKempfert, only the very well-heeled will be buying new Mac's in the future. Their pricing is getting out of hand for guys like me who are retired. The used market is all that holds any future for me. Look... 
McIntosh
You'll get all kinds of ideas here on this subject, but do realize that Mac is not so popular on this website. Most that have the biggest objections have never owned it. I have owned the 2205, and I liked it, but the newer Mac gear is much, much b... 
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
How did this thread start with Mac observations, and wind up talking about who's watch is better than the next guys?  
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
+1 with Schubert. Although Mac has had several buyers, the business continued as usual in the same location. Several companies infused large amounts of capital in the company, which allowed Mac to versify and do some operations more efficiently. P... 
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
Yes, Taters, you are the Thread King around here, for sure.All these comments are hogwash, of course. If only the rich bought Mac, they'd be out of business by now! If their parts were so cheap, why do they last so long? They certainly do hold the... 
Audio - Post Divorce
I got a good chuckle out of your comment, Buconero, you're right on! 
What centre channel are you using?
This will sound like heresy to most, but I gave up on the center channel years ago. I like a lot of older movies, and got tired of having the sound only come from the center speaker. Now everything in mono is coming from the right/left and sounds ... 
Outrageous used pricing on older McIntosh
Hey guys, I own Mac myself. C15 pre and 7200 amp, and I enjoy it a lot. I was just making an observation I noticed on selling prices, not only on Ebay. I'm going to get a C48 when I can find the right price! Thanks to all who had input. 
Outrageous used pricing on older McIntosh
Jimmy2615, you got my point exactly! Your point of a C15 is right on, I've seen some going for $1100 and more on Ebay, when they were only $1500 when new in the 90's. 50-60's stuff wasn't my point, as a lot of guys consider that gear something spe...