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Do prefer a black or silver faceplate?
Black or black 
RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss
Not sure if you have heard them, but the MBL room always pleases my ears, but eludes my budget. I am looking forward to another show, and hope to try some headphones for my self and look at some phono stages.Have fun! 
is buying used Mcintosh equipment online bad idea?
Tonykay, as an owner of a number of McIntosh pre amps, and amps I too have had a hum issue. I have found that the power supply is the culprit in most cases and was easily resolved with softer feet or isolating the vibration resonating from the cab... 
Best DRYING cloth for vinyl?
I have a 16.5 as well and I use the Spin Clean cloths with great results. I find the vacuum doesn't always get it completely dry. 
Anyone going to RMAF this year?
Haven't missed a year yet,and Lord willing I will be able to say that next year. I live 60 miles away and worth two or three days driving to see products that aren't available locally. Always have fun, learn and go home tired. 
I would love some suggestions on great acoustic...
I second Bruce Cockburns' Speechless, awesome performance and recording. Any Steve Howe solo albums, Craig Choquico,(spelling may be wrong) is another that comes to mind. 
How important for surrounds to match fronts?
I have done it both ways, and having all the same brand and family of models designed to work together a big difference in sound. I find on both 5.1 Audio (SACD/DVD-A) and movies especially noticable on DTS soundtracks. As mentioned is it a must h... 
Quiet Amp Cooling Fan
Anyway you can vent the amp by raising it a little to offer more convection? I didn't see a mention of a cabinet, but I have two McIntosh amps in cabinet and have cut some larger 3" holes underneath and above, so as not to interfere with the footi... 
Madrigal Proceed PCD3 remote control... HELP
http://www.remotecontrolsinc.com/Here is a place to start, they also repair. If not then maybe Logitech Harmony offers a remote with a downloadable codec for the Proceed. Good Luck 
Mcintosh Quality after buyout by D&M holdings
I have owned a few Mc amps and more recently I had a MC352 that was a product of McIntosh when Clarion owned them, then traded in for a MC402 which came out of the D&M era. The 402 is a much better amp in all areas of sound reproduction. As me... 
5 Favorite Concerts
Pink Floyd(post waters leaving)-mile high stadium DenverMoody Blues w/Denver Symphony- Red RocksDire Straits-Red RocksYes reunion tour-Mcnichols arena,DenverBruce Cockburn-Lincoln Center Ft CollinsGeorge Thoroughgood-Red RocksStevie Ray Vaughn ope... 
Turntable Bearings
To answer your question, one must first determine the value of the table in what you believe it's current condition to be. I sounds as if you are somewhat confident that there is/could be an issue with the bearing. At this point, walk away there a... 
Tom Petty "Hypnotic Eye"
SlawThanks, I think this is one to get on CD and avoid the vinyl. 
Tom Petty "Hypnotic Eye"
I listened, streamed, to it and therefore I can't get a good "sonic" feel for the recording. But I thought it was well done and the writing was good. I am also a big TP fan and enjoy most all of his work. I wouldn't hold this up to Full Moon Fever... 
Turntable Bearings
Still might worth a call to Audioalternative as he may have bearings removed when people upgraded. Just a thought, also he can probably tell you what to look for when inspecting yours. Off hand I would say remove the subplatter and clean all the o...