Recent content by Yamaki

I haven't been on AudioShark in quite some time. Life and work got in the way and I wasn't able to devote much time to reading and participating here. Well, that's changed. As of 11/2/17 I am retired after 36 years with my former employer. I am trying to deal with the paradigm shift and I am...

Many perceive that McIntosh is all about big blue meters, weighty amplifiers, and quality components produced in the good old USofA for the discerning audiophile. And, just maybe, they appear to some as an older firm that is a bit stuffy and behind the times because their designs all look...

I acquired a clean MR85 tuner off eBay today. I missed out on one last week, having been outbid by a measly $50 but it must have been for a reason. I got this one a LOT cheaper than I would have paid for that one last week. Here's a pic from the ad. I'll post more after I receive the unit and...

At the beginning of the month I found a nicely cared for, perfectly working MX-119 and put it into service. I was so surprised by the improvement in sound quality I am now on the hunt for some McAmps! :)

Until recently, I was a member of the group that believed that a pre-amp is a pre-amp and that swapping them out really would not make a difference. I swapped in a McIntosh MX- 119 a couple of weeks ago and found out I was soooo wrong in that assumption. Now I've got some crow to eat. Anybody...

A couple of years ago I purchased a pair of Aerial Acoustic 8 speakers. I don't think I will need another pair of front main speakers for the rest of my life! Any other Aerial Acoustic owners here? What ya got???

Hello, AudioSharks! My name is Michael. I am a long time audio lover, part time musician and terrible singer from Oregon. I truly enjoy music and, after all these years, have finally learned how to listen. Lots of audio foolishness going on here: Mstr Bdrm "Alarm Clock": Yamaha CA-600 amp...