joeinid
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To properly qualify the answer to this question, it’s very important to determine whether we are talking about the pre-2018 McIntosh sound or post...

The snap, crackle, etc., was a concern of mine jumping back in. It still bothers me, but not as much as I thought it would. As Ed stated, you might...

Hehe... Mike is a big TT fan. I am enjoying my experimenting with vinyl again. It certainly is fun, although I do think my digital is still better.

I owned several Mc pieces back in the day and managed a store that was a dealer. I also grew up in the shadow of the factory. In my view McIntosh...

Put a sticker over it! Out of sight, out of mind. That's what I used to do on my sport bikes when they got nicks and stone chips. ;) Or, as...

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Hi Tim, I had Thor Audio TPA-30 mono amps with the TA-1000 preamp. OMG, they were awesome. The guys who bought out Thor was pushing Duevel with...

LOL! Right, because Postal Service mailboxes are installed in private homes. :P

Living room: stereo/HT Practice: simple system Bathroom: stereo Office of the Missus: stereo/HT Kitchen: stereo Damn, when I count them I see...

Welcome!

Very nice system. I wanted Duevel Bella Luna (?) a long time ago but chickened out. I bet yours sound wonderful.

Welcome to the forum! Thank you for joining.

I definitely understand where you are coming from about class A. I was stuck on it also for sometime and had amazing Class A Audio Mirror amps. ...

Absolutely! I've had over a dozen at once, several times. I am trying to be a little more judicious in case something pops up next year that I just...

The MA352 would be perfect but the MA252 has all the features I truly need. I like the way they do not include a DAC. It drives me crazy that all...

Dang it Joe, you beat me to it :). I was just about to mention the new McIntosh's. Being a Binghamton boy I have been thinking about these lately!

Something to think about.... The McIntosh MA252 (my brother has one and absolutely loves it) and the MA352, both of which are new designs are...

XA25 sounds awesome to me. Never heard of any issues with it.

:heart: Not necessarily class A but sooooo musical and awesome.

This may be the best deal on an Integrated Amp that you will find... https://www.audioshark.org/showthread.php?t=17530

Looks pretty cool!

Perfect example for "active speakers", right here!

One. Otherwise I feel guilty... & cheated

Big Jimi Hendrix fan eh :)... looks like you have some very nice albums!

I guess I can see your point, although I am still shocked at how out of whack pricing has gotten since returning to this crazy hobby a few years ago....

Welcome

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis98ea7-valvet-e2-single-ended-class-a-amplifier-new-review-check-it-out-solid-state This amp is awesome if...

There is a very nice and reasonably priced integrated amp for sale here on Audioshark. :congrats: