alycat

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Do CD Transports benefit much from upgraded power cords?
Wow! The level of misinformation here is shocking. Obviously many contributors here have never tried experimenting with power chords on a transport or CD player.   I recently bought the well acclaimed Jay's Audio transport, ($2500), and used a lo... 
loose IEC power cord connection?
Yes, I agree that keeping it from falling out does not improve the connectivity. My Acoustic Zen Tsunami  into my Simaudio amp does not grab on to anything when inserted. There is no weight on it,...I made sure of that. It is just a very loose fit... 
Ordered a Willsenton R300
...Oh, and also threatened partial refund!   Gordy  
Ordered a Willsenton R300
Purchased Willsenton R8 from Amazon. Showed up last week DOA! Warning, Difficult to get your money back. And my wife and I are Prime members for over ten years now.I did not buy from third party seller. This was not from "tube Hi-Fi  specialist" ... 
Acoustic Zen -- Tsunami II OR Tsunami Plus
I have the Plus ll   Just got it . Is it for my amp?   .. or CD player ,,,,etc..? 
Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear
No. BTW...have you seen the Mc turntable? WOW! I find it laughable. I hear it comes with "Mcintosh" removable tattoos and a pack of Lime flavored Kool Aid. 
Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?
The, (useless), blue VU meters are a BIG reason people buy Mc and one of the main reasons I don't like Mc. It's just smoke and mirrors, kitsch, gimmick....whatever you want to call it. They have definitely fallen into the Harley syndrome. Overpric... 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
Because they know better. 
Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear
No. McIntosh is kitschy looking overpriced Mid Fi with chromed plastic knobs. GROSS!!! 
McIntosh MA6500 Integrated amp
Yes...the plastic knobs are shameful. Would never own a piece of gear that had plastic knobs. Don't care much for Mcintosh anyway but....all that money! they should be ashamed. 
Luxman-McIntosh CD Players
Absolutely right on the Mcintosh stuff. I don't think Mc-Music is great at anything. Especially digits! I don't waste my time with anything Mcintosh anymore. However, I have heard the Luxman and i thought it was beautiful!