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| Thinking about simplifying to an integrated amp My Dynaudio Contour 20s are driven by a McIntosh MA352 (200 watts). The Contours seem to love the extra power and perform to their fullest; even at low volumes. MA352 | |
| To Equalize or Not to Equalize I use EQ to compensate for mild hearing loss at specific frequencies. I started by matching the gain settings to the results of my hearing tests, then fine-tuned them by ear. I’ve also experimented with listening through my hearing aids in their ... | |
| An Audio Amateur's question about McIntosh Audio I've owned my MA352 and MCD85 for about eight years. I bought them from a small McIntosh dealer that's been in business since 1957. They're only open on Saturdays, but they can get anything McIntosh sells delivered quickly. I've seen amplifiers fr... | |
| Discourse on Grading Vinyl...why sellers need to Play Grade!!! Bettter Records Fully tested and certified with 100% return but you have to pay the price for all that curating. | |
| Just finished my new listing room (PIC)... Good one! | |
| Which Cartrudge For My Upcoming Technics 1200 GR 2 Turnable - Looking at Ortofon 2m Black I spent quite a bit of time with the 2M Black on a Pro-Ject Classic, running into the MM port of a McIntosh MA352 — a nice, simple setup without needing an external phono preamp. What stood out immediately was the detail. The highs were clean ... | |
| "You spent how much on that cartridge?" If I were to start over with a vinyl first mentality I would spend as much as I could (50% of budget) on the cartridge and then build everything else around it. | |
| which hybrid integrated amp sounds the most like a full tube amp? 5 years with a McIntosh MA352 and I haven’t regretted the purchase. I originally tried the MA252, but wanted the extra power of the 352 and like the blue meters and EQ. Plus more configuration options like PF settings for MM phono input. It’s a h... | |
| Jazz in Japan @jayrossi13, thanks for the link. Awesome sites listed. I also found a vinyl Jazz cafe in Kyoto, but the line to enter had a very long wait. | |
| Room treatments and acoustics…. How to begin? My go to book, video and consulting conversation if needed is Get Better Sound; solid tangible advice before you spend any money that assumes you can get more out of your equipment just by changing placement and acoustics. Get Better Sound | |
| The Music Room is Slipping I can understand the frustration when selling anything used. I have used TMR and other similar audio resellers plus Amazon and eBay which I classify as generic resellers. The simple rule is the used value is the price someone will actually pay fo... | |
| Jazz in Japan Being Japan its a little more low key, but you’ve got the idea. This place was tiny and the host is elderly with limited english. It’s more like he will ask what your favorite artist is and offer you a limited choice of drink options. The system ... | |
| Looking for a CD Player w/XLR Outputs... The McIntosh MCD85 SACD / CD is the prefect add to your MA352 but $600 would only cover the tax. Maybe there’s some gently used SACD options in the marketplace. I mention SACD since that’s where your best chance of getting XLR ouputs. MCD85 Plea... | |
| Most Paid for Vinyl LP Check out Better Records site:. Hot Stampers Be prepared for jaw dropping prices but if you don’t think its worth it they will refund 100% | |
| CD vs SACD in STEREO Ok, you got me listening to the Brothers In Arms SACD. Cracking the volume up, blue metes bouncing. It does sound really awesome and realistic. Great sound stage and bass notes. Hope the neighbors enjoy the free concert. |