ktarver

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Speaker cable length.
I love chiming in on posts like this!   I’m always entertained by the ludicrous responses regarding speaker cables and all the BS people have bought into and the BS put out by some guy with absolutely no clue wtf he’s talking about.  It’s best to ... 
Seeking Honest Opinions: Your Experience with McIntosh Audio Gear
I’ve read all the comments from group.  It all comes down to one thing.  Until you own a piece of Mac equipment, you’ll never understand why they are the gold standard in audio.l  
Are there any issues with connecting speaker wire in this manner?
So I see that I have at least got some of you to start thinking and respond.   So for you naysayers, I understand why you don’t understand skin effects of conductors but it’s a matter of physics and electron flow on the outside surfaces of the con... 
Mcintosh pre amp pricing
With McIntosh gear, best to have a budget and then shop for what you can afford.  Consider some older models like C45 or C46?  You’re never going to find a piece at low price unless it’s damaged but even then, they are not cheap.   Guarantee once ... 
Are there any issues with connecting speaker wire in this manner?
I’m sorry but is this some kind of a joke?  Using solid wire for speaker connections?   You’re kidding right?  Why on god green earth would anyone run solid conductors for cables that transmit frequencies?   The more strands in a cable the better ... 
I took Frank Zappa’s advice
Been playing Frank through L100’s since 1972!  
Good Speakers for Rock and Roll Under 15K
Good used pair of Radio Shack Optimus 1150 are the best!   Great for heavy metal stuff.   
Speaker cable
From reading the Amazon description, both conductors a pure copper. The insulation on the negative appears to be white, the positive looks like it has clear insulation.  
Install A Dedicated AC Line at home
Forget adding a new line and purchase a high end UPS system. This will do a much better job of protecting your equipment and give you all the power you’ll need.    
Why the hate for mcintosh amps?
Wow!   Too many strange options.  Never knew so many hate McIntosh?  I think most think Mac owners are a bunch of snobbish pricks.  Some probably are but most are just fans like myself.  Not for all but for this older audiophile, they are still th...