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Best power cord for McIntosh MC 501 monoblocks
I use Virtual Dynamics Master LE 2.0 power cord with my MC501 and got incredible result. It is better than an amplifier upgrade and has all the characters you described, music sound more organic overall. I have tried different brands of power cord... 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
AVGURU, thanks for your review, it is absolutely infomative and refreshing to see a good thread like this one. Thumbs up for your effort and others of course. But I think you have gotten the tube bug. It did got me once when I have my BAT VK-51SE.... 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
AVgurau, woudld you do your comparison on high resolution format such as SACD and DVD-Audio too. I am interested to know. In my system the high-res format surpass the redbook playback 90% of the time. 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Avguru, I like the flexibility of different filter this player offer. Depending on my mood, I use different filter for my listening session. Most of the time I set it on (RDOT). I like slower music with the maximum setting. Just personal taste! I ... 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
It took me over a year, listen to different players every chance I get and I brought the DV-50S. My experience told me some, only "some" very expensive players are marginal better in some way but none do as many jobs as the DV-50S manage to do. In... 
sacd,vinyl, and rebook....
SACD is not just marginally better than redbook CD. If SACD is recorded properly and using DSD master. To my ear it is a huge step ahead redbook. 
McIntosh MC402 and MC501
Hassel, I have heard both in many occasion. I also have the C200 pre. It is one of the best. I had the BAT VK-51SE prior to the C200 and the C200 just has much better synergy with the McIntosh power amp. Comparing the MC501 to the MC402. The MC501... 
Amp burn-in..Best technique
I agree Gliderguider. If I am buying a piece of equipment that I know I am going to keep for a while. I will do exactly that. The McIntosh MC501 is one of the best, great sound! By the way I have one coming my way. Noonan, you will certainly enjoy... 
McIntosh MVP851 or Denon 5900
Pardales, Where did you see the press release about the MVP861? I went to the MAC website and I can't find it! 
SACD - Dying already?
I buy SACD every chance I get. I either buy them online or from local store such as Best Buy or Frys. To me SACD bring me closer to the music and that's why I am buying them every chance I get. Every time I goes to the store or went online I found... 
new speakers 6ohm where do I connect to my MAC
I have an MC352 and from my experience with a 6 OHM load try both tap and use the tap that gives you the best sound. You will be able to hear the differet. 
BAT vk-31se or Mcintosh c2200
I have both McIntosh C2200 and the BAT VK-31SE in my system for a few days. My power amp is also the McIntosh MC352. I like the C2200 better. It does everything right from top to bottom. The VK-31SE has a slighty nicer mid but its bass has less de... 
Mcintosh MC352 / 2102
Hagbert: I use Tara Labs Air 1 XLR between my VK51SE and the MC352. Both the Mc352 and VK51SE are true balanced design. I do like the sound better with the balanced connection, the sound was already great using single ended cable (with an adapter)... 
Mcintosh MC352 / 2102
It seems like we were in the same boat. I would recommend you to try out a tube preamp instead of changing out the MC352. I love my MC352, it is absolutely musical (my next upgrade maybe a MC501 or MC602). To get the type of three dimensional, har... 
mcintosh mc 202 VS. McCormack dna 225
I have done in home audition of many highly rated brands of amplifier until I decided to purchase the McIntosh. I own the mc352 but I have the mc202 in my house for 7 days. I am fairly impress with the mc202. To my ear and my setup the McIntosh ar...