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sexiest sounding female vocalists?
I always liked Melanie....remember her ? 
Linn/Naim user seeks advice on tube pre/ss amp
I will chime in, I too have Linn and have owned a fair amount of Naim, I also own tube gear, 1st off...IMHO a worthy tube preamp would be the VTL 2.5 just a sound value for the money...concerning Naim...I found as you go up the ladder you get more... 
Review: McIntosh MC-275 reissue Tube amp
hello its funny, i have had the small quad amp and have owned a fair amount of naim gear...I just find I like the Mac gear much better...the 2200 with the 275 is a great match..probably will drive most speakers...but not all.I find Mac gear just s... 
Mac MA2275 users, opinions
just curious, why did Mcintosh tell you to get the 6900 over the 2275 ?? 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
Let me be the first to say that while i love my Mac gear, I know there are other fine audio companies making top equipment that sounds really good. I also know there are companies making very expensive gear thats sounds, well yuk. I have heard goo... 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
Most "audiophiles" like to listen to the equipment, "does it have higher highs, more air, more this and that" me I get off listening to the music, and the equipment that plays it...musically...over the years I have heard LOTS of stuff....I own 5 p... 
Our we Lazy?
I was never a tube guy...until I listened.I find it depends on the brand, in terms of sound and reliability etc....I don't tube roll, I just listen to what the amp or peamp has got say on its own.I also own solid state and enjoy both mediums very ... 
BAT vs. Mcintosh?
to Cylinderking...what preamp are you using 
Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick?
I will throw my offeringsRogers Ls3/5a a classic I know but what agreat pair of little speakers.agree with above on the VTL 2.5The original Black Koetsu...scary how good that thing sounded.also agree with a properly restored Dynaca st 70...3-4k wo... 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
Jimbobtex, of the other brands you tried which did you like the most..and least, thanks 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
wow thats some company you heard it against, funny thing is i do own both Mcintosh, VTL and some Linn gear, I concur I like Mac the best, but i also like VTL especially on my Khorns...and the linn for the money sounds very good, never heard quicks... 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
I am an audio enthusiast and do use Mcintosh, The Harley analogy is pretty interesting and has alot of merit, I might add my own. To me some Mac amps etc are like a Ferrari (yes Ferrari). Those who have driven one (I have had the good fortune to d... 
McIntosh C200 and C46 Preamps
I own a c46 and like it alot, you really need to hear both in your system, the best way would be to take home the c46 for a few days ( longer the better) and then the c200, let us know what you find. PS I have not heard the c200 
best rock voices
all these responses and no mention of Steven Tyler ?? or did I miss it. 
McIntosh MC402
When I bring gear home to listen to, I keep it real simple...I just listen. 3 outcomes are possible.1) it sounds better2)it sounds about the same3)it sounds worseI have taken home 2 aftermarket powercords, 1 sounded about the same, the other sound...