larryrosen

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Do McIntosh amps work best with McIntosh pres?
I'm using an M353 with a Supratek Cabernet, driving B&W N802's and I am in aural heaven. 
Best stereo recievers of the 1970's?
I remeber those days of shopping in stores on Long Island like, Stereo Exchange, Audio Exchange, Crazy Eddie, Sam Goody, Harvey, (the expensive stuff) on so many more. My evolution of receivers were: Technics, 45wpc. Onkyo with the servo tuner loc... 
Mac's BAD MATCH for 802D's?
Just a question about using the 4 ohm taps. I have 802n's with a mac 352. Is this something I should try? Or can I damage the speakers. 
Is the B&W ASW 650 a good match for N802's
John, I am using a Macintosh 352, preamp is a Supratek Cabernet. I truly appreciate your advice. I am really torn on adding this to the system! 
Sony XA777ES or Rega Apollo for Redbook CD's
I use the sony for sacd playback, very nice, but I use a musical fidelity 21 tri-vista dac with the sony as a transport, and the upgrade was outstanding. 
My Supratek Chenin is Shipping Monday
Congratulations! You are very lucky, the Cabernet I bought last year took over 11 months. It also is piano black and chrome. One thing to remember, as good as it sounds on the first day, one day, you'll be listening and suddenly you won't believe ... 
Just ordered my Supratek Chenin Preamp
Mcintosh 352, B&W802N, Cabernet. Sonic heaven. 
Grateful for Audiogon
I have made over $5,000 in purchases, every one smooth and reliable. I read and interact in the forums daily, and they offer a wealth of information and advice. This is the best site of it's kind on the internet. 3 cheers for the Audiogon communit... 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
My amp progression has taken me from Hafler to Conrad Johnson to Krell to a Mac 352. True, all solid state, and all fine sounding amps, but the Mac is easily the best sounding amp I have ever owned. So there is my 2 cents. 
McIntosh vs. Accuphase
I think that analogy is ridiculus. The newer Mac gear stands up to accuphase and in regards to price and performance, Mac is far and away a better product. Plus, add in resale and the Mac is more like a Mercedes. 
digital output crackling
Cytocycle, I am swapping out an older cable for this newer, and of course, more expensive one. I have not had a problem with the older cable. 
Supratek Tubes and Tube Swappin' for Everybody
Thanks JT, I'd love to read about your experience.-L 
Supratek Tubes and Tube Swappin' for Everybody
Allow me to ressurect this thread. As a Cabernet owner I am slowly but surely expanding my tube inventory. I have the supplied tj300, great sounding, warm mids. I am currently listening with eml 45 solid plates. Deeper bass, less warm, but more de... 
what is the best amp for B&W 802N
I have the 802's and have gone from a Conrad Johnson Sonograph to a CJ 2500 and now use a Mcintosh 352 and the speakers have come alive. Power rules with these speakers and the Big Mac sound is a terrific match. 
Output of DVD or CD with a DAC
Uriah, who and what specificaly are you talking about. Your resonse is very strong yet very vague at the same time. Please explain your dispute.