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McIntosh MA252 Hybrid Integrated Amp
I'm using a pair of Neat Acoustics MF7's They are very impressive, but, low sensitivity. I do love them 
McIntosh MA252 Hybrid Integrated Amp
Thank you, that is significant. Being an analog guy, the phono pre is very important. My motivation was to simplify or cut down on the components. I find the phono pre to be a major bother.  I wanted the pre to be simple, MM, and I would add a SUT... 
McIntosh MA252 Hybrid Integrated Amp
I was also curious to how much grunt this amp has. Can it grab control and drive relatively in efficient speakers? 
CLEARAUDIO Ambient Turntable compared to a VPI scout II
the difference that I'm aware of is it has the a 10" JMW tone arm and better feet. 
Canton Reference 3.2 or Neat acoustic ultimatum mf7
This may answer one of my concerns, the speakers are somewhat unknown and re sale could be a challenge. I did audition the the Neats. The bonus was I used my own amps, down side, the dealer was not able to set the speakers up optimally. It was alm... 
How to filter Audiogon results to Canada only.
Have you used the saved searches feature on CAM? 
don sach's custom kt88 tube amp
I listen to a wide variety of rock and roll, prog rock, Americana, folk, funk, r and b, reggae, some disco, all vinyl. I have a couple of jazz albums and no classical, although both interest me and I see it in my listening future. 
don sach's custom kt88 tube amp
Thanks Wig, I have ordered Don's preamp and I'm patiently awaiting it's arrival (hopefully early August) So I'm aware of the wait time, and Don was very clear and upfront about it. I'm currently running an Audible illusion mod 3a through a pair of... 
the difference between tekton pendragon and double impact
thanks teajay. I think the tekton speaker discussion has been out there so often it's ran out of steam. Regarding the Pendragon's, while there has been alot of positive things said about them, there are some that don't like them. On the other hand... 
Former Tekton owners: What have you moved on to?
I happened to go through Malthuse's Tekton experience through a thread on CAM. Some of you guys are being judgmental, regardless if you know the whole story, or not. He's entitled to his opinion. I own a pair of Pendragons and they are great IMO... 
Audible Illusions modulus 3A, what would be the next level of up grade?
there has been some good feedback and suggestions so far. Interesting experiences as well. Thanks.I seem to be drawn to the Don Sach pre amp, at the moment. being a newbie on this site, how do you PM someone? 
Audible Illusions modulus 3A, what would be the next level of up grade?
The Calypso was on my short list and there is one available locally.It is highly regarded in the forums. I did have direct discussion with a couple of people that have owned one and they said they were a little noisy. Noise bugs me. I should still... 
Audible Illusions modulus 3A, what would be the next level of up grade?
Thanks for the input.There are some pre's I have been looking at. I have not had the chance to hear them yet. Primaluna Dialouge premium Allnic L-1500 McAlister Audio Don Sach's pre I do like my Pendragons, I've only had them for 9 months. I appre...