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Tube pre-amp upgrade from Mcintosh C2300
Just a update. Without being able to audition, I bought a Mac C500T. I almost bought a Shindo Monbrison, then I was told about the quality and reliability problems with some shindo owner. I saw inside pics of brand new Monbrison with bad soldering... 
Tube pre-amp upgrade from Mcintosh C2300
It is very hard for me to audition the Mac C500, ARC Ref 5 and Shindo Monbrison. That is why I want other people’s input. 
Tube pre-amp upgrade from Mcintosh C2300
Idealy, I should go listen to all those good pre-amps and see which one is better for me, but it is hard for me to do it.Lots of people say Mac C2300+ MC402 is a combo made in heaven. C2300 is a good pre-tube, but I don't feel heaven yet. Mac C500... 
Has anybody heard the new Audio Research LS 27?
An almost brand new LS27 is already selling for $5,700 on A'gon. So an used LS27 will be cheaper than an used Ref 3, but the question is whether or not the new LS 27 sounds overall better than its 7 years old designed ref 3? 
Has anybody heard the new Audio Research LS 27?
Ref 3 is introduced in 2004 and discontinued in 2008. It is not unusual for the same company to produce a better product like LS27 7 years later and cost $3000 less.Why don't we hear somebody who have actually listened to the LS 27 and tell us wha... 
Is Monster cable getting better?
Never tried monster audio cable, but the connector for the monster 1000EX hdmi cable is very good. It is small and light, but you feel very smooth and secure when plugging into the TV. Other high end hdmi cable connectors are all big and bulky(mak... 
Is Monster cable getting better?
We did lots of blind tests for hdmi cables and my wife picked the Monster cable every time. 
Is Monster cable getting better?
Thanks for all your responses. One thing I want to correct: the cable I use is Monster 10000EX instead of 1000HD. I am not sure it will make a difference.I have to agree with Loomisjohnson that most of high end audio cables are over-priced like my... 
Playback Designs MPS-5 - Measerments v. Sound
How does it compared with Linn Klimax DS player? 
Is there a transparent MM1 version?
MM is better than the XL version for my transparent super. It is transparent on the high, but lack of base a little bit. You need to climb their food chain to get more base, but the price are double when you move up every level. I guess they figur... 
Is Hi-fi getting more expensive?
Mapman: If fewer people interested in Hi-Fi, fewer people will buy new high end audio and fewer used equipment will be put on sale on A’gon. Dealers and A’gon works almost like eco system. I can keep on improving my system only because of A’gon.Th... 
Is Hi-fi getting more expensive?
No matter what new marketing strategy they do or new marketing theory they find out, at the end you still need to look at the result. Tell me is the hi-fi dealer near you thriving or just try to survive? Meridian 508.24 was $3500 but 808.2 is $16,... 
Is Hi-fi getting more expensive?
Tvad: Hi-Fi can't just rely on rich people. Two hi-fi dealers closed down in my city and others just try to survive. 
HDMI cable made a difference in picture quality??
I bought some hdmi/cat 6 cables from monoprice and like them for the price and solid build quality. I dislike Monster video cables for their high margin and marketing stuff, but to say there is no visual difference between Monoprice hdmi cable and... 
Is there a transparent MM1 version?
This official. I contacted Transparent and they said MM1 is MM.