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Tips on dealing with audio dealers
mattmiller, I do know Audioclassics. I have purchased 3 MAC pieces from them in the past with good results. I had to do it through someone else because of MACs shipping policy. Now, I am really wanting to move away from MAC and try something else ... 
Tips on dealing with audio dealers
Wow! I sure missed that. I'm going to call on that one. Thanks!!! 
Tips on dealing with audio dealers
Hifi Shark had several REF 5SEs but they were all out of the country. I'm glad to know about that site. I will be checking it often. I looked around on Audioconnect and they seem like what I need. How about price? Should I expect a percentage off ... 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
I have really enjoyed following this thread. I hope you will do the same type of reviews for preamps at some point. Thanks 
I need a good Preamp
stfoth, I appreciate the good post. It is helpful. Not really being an audiophile I only upgrade my stuff every so often and it is really time for a new preamp. I could use some speakers as well but one thing at a time. I am reading a lot on the f... 
I need a good Preamp
Here is my situation.MC452  This amp is in the living room and is a good match for the c2300 so I am going to install it there when I get it fixed.I have a studio next to the house where I do most of my listening. I have two stereos set up there.M... 
I need a good Preamp
stfoth, I don't know that I have any personal taste. I am not an audiophile but only a lowly musician who likes things that sound good. I don't trade or sell gear and only acquire something every so often. I have needed another preamp for a long t... 
I need a good Preamp
joinid, The PS Audio BHK does look like a worthy contender. I am looking into it. Thanksknghifi, I appreciate your informative comments on the Krell amps. There is a 600 on here for sale right now but at 180 pounds but I am probably going to leave... 
I need a good Preamp
knghifi, tell me about FPB300 and the FPB600. How were they different and what did you like/not like about them.  Know how they would compare to my FPB 350mcxs? 
I need a good Preamp
dweller, I like the retro look of the C22 but I bet it is pretty similar sounding to the preamp I am wanting to replace, the c2300. I only have two preamps and they are both Mac so I am wanting to go with something else. Good suggestion though. I ... 
I need a good Preamp
Really I don't know. I have had little experience with higher end gear so the Mac preamp and the Krells sound really good to my ears. The Krells sound a good bit better than the MC452 I have. They really opened things up but the C2300 is probably ... 
ARC REF 5SE, CJ GAT or ?
Here is my situation. I am a musician and not really an audiophile so I have just been feeling my way through and acquiring some gear here and there trying to improve my home stereo systems. I live in an area where I can't find audio gear at this ... 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
Another good post, thanks. I ordered a Mcintosh MC452 today so we will see how the two amps stack up against each other. I will post my impressions of the comparison. I am very curious as I have no idea what to expect. I do want the Krells they ar... 
Some amplifier questions
Number two doesn't make any sense so I will clarify. It appears the HDMI cord (from tv to Oppo) only benefits playing DVDs with the Oppo and is not in use when watching regular television. Regular cable television is not playing through my stereo ... 
Some amplifier questions
Everything has arrived and I have it all connected and set up although not correctly. I used rca plugs from the stereo outs instead of balanced XLRs. I will change that when I get everything as it should be so I can order some cords. So far, I hav...