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Hey guys, a quick note to forum members, I read on another site that Dan (jdandy), recently (Mar. 5) past away due to complications from surgery, no other details to pass on. Please keep Dan and...

I just purchased one and am patiently awaiting its arrival from my dealer. I was initially looking for a SACD player but once I read the reviews my thought process changed.

read the requirements for eligibility - cost of new item must be at least retail of old item PLUS 75% of that cost. i.e. Trade up from MAC6700 the retail of the new item must be at least $6500...

Synergestic Research makes a fabulous REL cable. I was using one until I had to move my Sw - back to OEM one, but wish I had the SR in 10m length.

Moby,
Was you are purchased from VPI? If not, reach out to them and ask about a replacement after you file your FedEx claim.

Joe,
Go ahead and get those 40.2s and then let me know your thoughts.

I have a VPI Aries 3 with a Manley Chinook SE and a McIntosh C2300 (tubes and tubes). The Ortofon Cadenza Black was a much better match than the Bronze for my setup, but the Bronze still sounded...

Notice their hairlines - they both must be analogue users.

Rega is a truly set and forget turntable. I only upgraded to VPI so I could 'tweak' the settings to my hearts content.

Second hand 9.5/10. Rosewood. I bought some isoacoustic stands recommended by Zero for my desk.

I just purchased a pair of P3ESRs for my office system ($1575) - should I consider a stand? No integrated amp yet but what power output should I shoot for? My office size is 20 x 25.

An update - Manley diagnosed bad hum due to 1) noisy tubes, and 2) bad PCB. Manley fixed, sent back and then the logo LEDs did not work. Manley sent a LED PCB, I installed and lights still did not...

Well, my dealer, Kevin Deal (Upscale Audio), got wind of my Chinook SE issues and immediately issued a call to Manley to have them ship me a new unit. Unit arrived yesterday (2 Day FedEx). On top...

SbS,
Do you know what kind of update was done for the MAC6700? I bought mine about 3 mons ago and wonder if it is ready to be updated.

A newer model of video player

Via Chuck @ McIntosh

The MVP891 is no longer available but would have bought used. Will most likely consider the ModWright Oppo 105D which would be used mainly (90%) for audio SACD/CDs. My MAC6700 remote seems to be...

For audio only (SACD) how does the Oppo compare to the McIntosh? I WAS considering a MVP891 but will rethink that strategy.

Now I know where he got the inspiration/beat/rhythm for Blinded By The Light

Bought mine today at Barnes and Noble. Listened this past weekend to his Slowhand at 70 - Live at Albert Hall - a very fine LIVE recording, and quiet between passages.

Thank you Joe for the in depth review. I am contemplating a MCT450 transport but my current DAC on my MAC6700 will not handle the SACD signal. The C2300/MC4523 in my other system has a MCD500 with...

Well, I just called Manley, and it should be delivered today. When I asked why I was not sent a tracking number I was met with silence on the end. Yep, Dan, for once I was premature....

Supposedly shipped on Friday. They replace a PCB and capacitors plus updated the software.

Well, Monday shipping was a pipedream. No word from Manley on final diagnosis. I called the service guy in AZ and he said most repair items have a 10 - 15 day wait time so the CA repair guy gave me...

Just got a call from Manley and they diagnosed my problem. 1) Noisy tubes - my cryoed tubes ended up not being so quiet; they will replace with much quieter Philips PCC88s (which is what the SE...