mattmiller

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Mc 452 or MC 302
It should be the MC452 OR the MC352 (later model double bal), not the 302. So you already know the answer I’m going to give...The MC452 wins! The 302 is not quad balanced (transistor) and is not a special amp to own...the MC452 is! And you can sel... 
Speaker recommendation for mc452 and C2600
Seriously though to answer your question...Based on your Classical music tastes I think you should consider some Martin Logan electrostatic speakers like the Classic ESL 9 , or Impression series, your Mac equipment will drive them no problem. Also... 
Newest Aqusition, McIntosh MA6600 Integrated
I too agree that the MAC is a much bigger improvement over the Parasound. I also purchased my McIntosh MC352 from Mike Sastra at Audio Classics! Awesome people there and a great store to deal with. One thing you will have to get used to is not hav... 
Austin Record Convention
Less and less good sounding old original records and more re issues and more new digital master vinyls. :-( Matt M 
AURALiC Aries price reduction
Bottom line is the Aurender Conductor app is far superior to any other app out there, so If I were you I would consider spending a little more for a streamer/server from them. Even though the Aries would be a nice upgrade. Why not do it right the ... 
Warm, lush and dark ... Dac up to 1.2K
Get a dependable DAC from a reliable company that's not going anywhere, so that in the future you can receive updates, and it should be MQA ready as well. You should demo at least 3-5 of them (there are so many). Good hunting!MAtt M 
The use of the word "musical" as an adjective
Musical means... "something real sounding and a joy to listen too". Matt M 
Mullard cv4003 & 12au7 Blackburn
What!  Are we tube experts? Call Andy @www.vintagetubeservices.com  
Need suggestions please! Electrical noise in my system and it's driving me crazy!
There are many reasons for this...Noise SUX!! I have had some problems myself with noise that lasted for almost a year! Then I finally narrowed it down to my turntables cartridge leads, one had lost some insulation and showed some bare conducter! ... 
Replace PS Audio DLIII + Pass Preamp With Directstream Jr?
BETTER? is very subjective term at this point. Different- Is a better word to describe the change. Only you will know if you like what this does. I happen to prefer a active tube line stage pre amp in my system. You may love having none. Matt M  
Cartridge with broken coil wire
I would send it to the manufacturer if possible.  
speaker wire recommendations needed
Kimber is very nice cable and the 8TC will sound great. The only other suggestion would be to check out Morrowaudio.com , you can shop used cables or new , plus they always have specials going on. And you can call them and have them make you anyth... 
Bizarre issue (Audio Alchemy)
Yes I think the PS Audio Detect needs to be totally removed, use some cheap power strips if u need to. Try this out and let us know what happens. Matt M 
Hegel vs Rogue
Get the Hegel/ Schitt combo. I'm sure you will be blown away! Matt M 
McCormack dna1 to Sony 1040
If you could find a nice dedicated pre amp to go along with that McCormack it will sound leaps and bounds better than using a Sony receiver in any capacity. The Sony shouldnt be in the same room with that McCormack.Matt M