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IsoAcoustics speaker isolation stands...Thoughts
I wasn’t suggesting, as I identified there’s an audible difference.  Whether it sounds better, the listner in the video seems to think so; which, as we all know, is completely subjective.   
IsoAcoustics speaker isolation stands...Thoughts
Well, there is an audible difference in the video and I’m assuming it’s a listener commenting on how much better it sounds with them.  Though, I do question the overuse of the word “smear” in helping define what’s happening to the soundstage. 
IsoAcoustics speaker isolation stands...Thoughts
bdp24, seriously.  I have my room treated and am using a DEQX, wondering if these actually do anything. 
Pre amp with Dac
It’s a little bit beyond your budget, but you may be able to locate one used for around $3000, the PS Audio Direct Stream Junior.  It’s not a preamp, per se, but can operate as one.  I’ve used it as a preamp and was quite impressed with the result... 
Is DEQX a game changer?
Ok, I won’t throw a “solved” in there, but generally the simplest answer is correct.  I wasn’t plugging both XLR’s from the preamp into the DEQX, just one side; which there was just white noise coming out.  Plugging both in makes it work, along wi... 
Is DEQX a game changer?
Hi Al and thanks for the quick reply.  Your interpretation is correct.  It does sound quite good without my preamp, but I really like the tubes I have in it, adds a little “warmth” to the overall presentation, so I’m not ready to discard it.  The ... 
Is DEQX a game changer?
Wondering if any could share their connection setup.  I’ve been attempting to integrate my preamp into the chain, with 0 luck.  I pulled my DAC and inserted the Premate and am not able to get a signal to pass through my preamp.  Sounds/works great... 
Is DEQX a game changer?
Wanted to thank everyone for their commentary and posts on this piece.  I have one coming, should be here next week.  Looking forward to getting it integrated. 
mc452 c2600 mcintosh
Old post, but I should add, save some money for room treatment.  Same length and width room equals room treatment. 
McIntosh Mx151 vs. Krell Foundation vs Arcam AV 860
I still own the MX121, but recently swapped it out for the Anthem AVM60.  The one challenge I have with McIntosh and HT, is they havne't quite embraced the capabilities of modules and firmware upgrades.  When you're dropping $5k plus on a HT pre, ... 
Need Suggestions for speakers up to $15K new/used
 I run Dyn C4 Signatures, with BHK300 mono's, it sounded good.  I contacted GIK Acoustics and spoke with Nick.  Working with Nick, he designed a treatment specific to my room size and various soffits through out.  As I'm sure you will discover, it... 
Is a single 20 amp dedicated circuit enough to run mono blocks
I ran a dedicated 20 amp to my 2-channel room when we built our home.  At time of build I was using a McIntosh MC452 and eventually migrated to a pair of PS Audio BHK300 mono's.  I had them plugged into a Shunyata Hydra-6, which was plugged into t... 
The Music Room
In all fairness, a good friend of mine works for them.  I've retrofitted and replaced almost my entire 2-channel setup through them.  It has been nothing but smooth sailing for me.   
DYNAUDIO C4 VS B&W 800 D3
I too have gone through this. I originally started out with C4’s, MC452 and a McIntosh C2500. Prior to the C4’s, I had a pair of B&W 804 D2’s. Not even close to the 800 D3’s, though I’ve listened to them and still preferred my C4’s. The MC452 ...