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Has Anyone Compared the 2 McIntosh Integrateds?
Schlep: Do you own the 6900? What speakers were they driving? Did you get to compare the two amps directly? 
Has Anyone Compared the 2 McIntosh Integrateds?
I really do appreciate the specific input from you all. Moniker: I have not heard these specific units yet (though I have heard other Mac stuff). I am looking for a dealer that actually has either of them to be honest. I have one dealer close by b... 
Has Anyone Compared the 2 McIntosh Integrateds?
This post could not have come at a better time for me as I am considering just these two integrateds. I would rather not spend the extra 1500 on the 6900 but am so tempted given the fact that I would one day (probably way in the future) like to ow... 
What XLO digital cable do I have?
Thank you John 
What XLO digital cable do I have?
I need that help as well on my XLO speaker wire. The wire is two strands braided together (each strand is quite thick). 1 strand is purple and 1 strand is green. These cables are about 5 years old. I believe they retailed for around $1200 for the ... 
DVD player as the best transport to use with DAC?
I appreciate the thoughtful comments. Ultimately only listening will determine I guess (it always seems to come down to that doesn't it). 
DVD player as the best transport to use with DAC?
I appreciate the thoughtful comments. Ultimately only listening will determine I guess (it always seems to come down to that doesn't it). 
Best high end multi-disc player as transport?
Interesting. So how do you get a hold of those people who do modifications? 
Has anyone had trouble with stereophile magazine?
Yes. I never got my February issues. When I emailed them, they said, "sorry, we ran out"......but they did extend my subscription by one month. I guess that's something, 
Best high end multi-disc player as transport?
On the Bel Canto website, in the FAQ section for the DAC 2, there is a blurb about the theoretical benefits of using a DVD player as the transport mechanism for an upsampling DAC. Does anyone have any experience to back up the claim the a DVD play... 
Best high end multi-disc player as transport?
Thanks. I was aware of the CAL and actually owned the Anthem, but I bever liked the internal magazine, and having to load one disc at a time. I think I would prefer a good, smooth carousel. It seems like this is a really untapped part of the market. 
New DAC or Upgrade exisiting CD Player
In my view upgrade the DAC. The improvements you will get will be greater than if you upgrade the transport only. I'm not saying that there could not be improvements by upgrading your transport, but greater immedaite gains will be acheived by upgr... 
Best Multi-disc player/transport with AES/EBU out?
Also, best changers with coaxial out? 
Recommendations for a Digital interconnect.
I enjoy the Kimber Illuminations as well. 
Bel Canto DAC-2 or Musical Fidelity A3-24
I have not heard either. I do own the current Perpetual Technologies gear and think upsampling is the way to go while the format wars go on. As long as your auditioning you might want to check out the Perp. Tech. gear. They are coming out with a P...