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Sep 03, 2004	McIntosh MC402 and MC501 Mike,I did not hear the newer designs, perhaps they just better with my current system. I still stand by what I said, be the newer designs are another story in this point in time.I am very happy with the sound. PhillyB
Jun 20, 2004	McIntosh MC402 and MC501 Hi,I use the MC402 with my Dynaudio Confidence 5 speakers, these are 4 ohm speakers and need current, I have had no problems what so ever. Another plus of the MC 402 and the C200 preamp, the stock cords sound very good, I switched them out with so...
May 20, 2004	The new Mcintosh MC 402 Mcintosh,Is old school with old school designs, Stick to Rowland, Levinson and the Krells. All are better built and better sounding and much, much more reliable.
Apr 29, 2004	Why do tubed preamps image better than SS? Tubes are more laid back, softer so to speak, the C2200 is one fine preamp, the C45 comes in second, the C200 is much more money and worth it if you have a LP collection and an outstanding Turntable. The Phono on the C200 is just great. But $8,000...
Oct 30, 2003	PS Audio cables vs Acoustic Zen? PS audio x-stream statement speaker cable is some of the best I have ever heard, the interconnects I was not fond of.
Oct 26, 2003	Levinson owners, what cables are u using? Hi,I done a lot of cable buying. I tired them all and I found a combination that is a killer. Transparent audio super balnaced from my Sony SCD1 to my 380S, Harmonic Technology from my preamp to 333.5 Levinson amp balanced also. Speaker wire the t...
Oct 25, 2003	ML No 383 to ML Nos 380S & 335 The 380S is one of the best line preamps ever made, I include tubes in that mix. I owned a lot and know for 4 years I have kept the same preamp and I even sent my 333 to Mark Levisnon for the upgrade to the 333.5 and that is also a first for me. I...
May 16, 2003	Krell 350mc vs Mark Levinson 336 Mark Levinson is much more natural then any Krell I have heard. Krell are about slam and in your face and bright. Krell is one of the few brands I have never owned, that says a lot, because I owned a ton of other brands.