flyski
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| Hail to Mcintosh Rhyno, I don't recall claiming that 501 monoblocks are the "absolute best", what ever that means. I did say that to me they sound like music because they do so many things right, especially in the midrange. Having owned quite a few tube amps and p... | |
| Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh? Your example of not being impressed by the $200k system because you wanted to be impressed by something you can afford is like saying "I was not impressed by Porsche or Ferrari because they had nothing to show me in my price range". Also, while Mc... | |
| Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh? Let's face it, "enthusiast" means that you are first into audio gear and second possibly into music, that is if your audiophile worries actually allow you to enjoy one CD or LP from beginning to end before your mind starts to wonder what it is you... | |
| Hail to Mcintosh I've also been into audio for quite some time and have had my share of gear come and go. One day I happened to listen to a 402/C46 driving a pair of Totem Winds. That combo was making music, not audiophile sounds to impress and say "look what I ca... | |
| tube rolling Mac 275 mk IV I also have 275 mk IV and SF Cremona Auditors. While I never listened to the original McIntosh tubes as I bought the amp preowned, I did compare the Valve Art cryo tubes vs. Svetlana SED KT88's. The SED tubes are much more dynamic overall. The Val... | |
| McIntosh SS Amps - Old vs New - Sonics I can't tell you much about the older macs, but I do own a pair of 501 monoblocks. To say they are impressive, would be an understatement. I have also heard the 402 amp and was also very impressed. I chose the monoblocks over the 402 for the added... | |
| Audio Research 100.2 amp Yep, a true "gem" indeed. After listening to it for a few weeks now, I love it even more. No grain, no harshness, just pure music that flows out of it. Seems to mate very well to many speakers (I tried 3 different pairs, Dynaudio, Sonus Faber, Mag... | |
| Dynaudio 72SE vs. S3.4 The "SE" version of the Audience 72 uses completely different drivers and crossovers. The drivers are from the Contour series. I am curious as to what the difference might be between them and S3.4 as they sound very close to each other to my ears.... | |
| Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh? I do, I have 501 monoblocks and I love them. I have also owned and heard many others. My last system was all BAT. 501's Stereophile awards the MC501 Monoblock Amplifier the Amplifier of the Year 2004.HiFi Grand Prix award goes to MC501 Monoblocks ... | |
| I hope break in is true Here is something I found quite amuzing: From the French Audio Magazine on a Bryston amp.When you get it fresh from the factory, this amp is, for all intents and purposes, unlistenable. It requires at least a two-week break-in period before it sho... | |
| I hope break in is true Found this little article on the web, just something to think about:Here's a little thought experiment:1) Audio amplifiers need breaking in.2) The means that some of the electrical components are changing their characteristics during use.3) That m... | |
| I hope break in is true Amazing how manufacturers figured out how to make components sound better after they break in. It must be true, since no one actually says, I broke my amp in and now it sounds bad, I think I'll take it back. Wait, oops, it's too late, the dealer w... | |
| I hope break in is true Here is something that bothers me about break-in and no one ever seems to question it:1. One has to assume that the new equipment will undergo some kind of internal "change" in order for the sound to change. I guess that means that some of the com... | |
| I hope break in is true I have always noted the difference in speaker break-in (drivers being actual moving parts) and never that much difference in components. I am not going to dispute the fact that many do hear a difference in components break-in as well, I have thoug... | |
| Bat VK-31SE vs. 51SE. Sonic differences? I have had a chance to compare the two side by side in my system. I have owned a V-31SE for about a year and had the VK-51SE for 2 days courtesy of my friend. The VK-51SE sounded like it had a slightly more deeper, articulate bass over what is alr... |