mavvrik

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MA9000 VS MA8900
@beyondarkness your comparison with the Primaluma is insightful indeed.I auditioned the Line Magnetic LM150 recently and was impressed with what it could do -  punchy, ultra transparent, fast. (and less warm than the MA8900)I am a tube novice and ... 
MA9000 VS MA8900
Thanks for this @jeffp13 I have since, acquired the MA8900 after auditioning several amps, I use an UltraRendu to feed its DAC - Tidal master, a very convenient and enjoyable setup for music.The Macintosh has a magical midrange & tone and a la... 
MA9000 VS MA8900
@mtrot thanks for your comment & info in the thread posted. 
MA9000 VS MA8900
@caphill I auditioned the Naim Unity Star yesterday, paired with a Focal Kanta, and left very impressed. It looks so sleek as well.My needs are quite different, but for someone looking to have a single box with everything in it (including a stream... 
MA9000 VS MA8900
@chachi112 totally agreed, I think it is always about system synergy., I haven't heard the Pass integrated yet. I shall do so this week. 
MA9000 VS MA8900
@chachi112 thanks for your comment, I guess sound is a very subjective matter, I didn't like the sound of the Hegel all that much. 
MA9000 VS MA8900
@beyondarkness @marsrecords very informative posts, thank you. Somehow Mcintosh gear does not get the credit they deserve, which is rather unfortunate.@everest_audio  thanks for your post, I did audition the Hegel H360 multiple times, as the deale... 
MA9000 VS MA8900
@beyondarkness thanks for the detailed response. I also did notice, during the audition that the MA8900 did not quite have the slam I am used to, but on all other counts it was quite good.But then, with the Key Reference 1s, in my small room,  bas... 
Best $500 System?
@returntomusic What do you think of the Nuforce DDA120 with the ELAC B6?I currently have the Pioneer BS22LR in my bedroom system and i’m driving them with a cheap Dayton amp.The DDA120 has dropped down to 250$ on amazon, i’m gonna use this opportu... 
KEF LS50 Wireless Internal vs External DAC ??
hello, i've used the ELAC Discovery music server connected to the KEF LS50 W and i can confirm that the RCA connection nets the best sound.Noticeably better than when using the KEF's DAC via the Optical connection.I can only assume that the LS50 W...