tomcarr

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Looking for a CD Player
Forgot to mention the MCD600 also has a preamp section. I removed my preamp and run balanced interconnects directly from the CD player to my monoblock amps.  Less cables, less electronic stuff for the signal to pass through improved clarity, lik... 
Looking for a CD Player
CD players always have an internal DAC. A transport is a CD player without the DAC.  
Looking for a CD Player
You don't need SACD capability, but it's nice to have that option. The MCD600 plays regular CDs and SACDs.  
Looking for a CD Player
Having owned OPPO, Denon and Luxman CD players I now have found sonic nirvana with the McIntosh MCD600. Absolutely sublime sound. Touch of warmth in the upper bass. OP, like you my only source is a CD player. It's over your budget, but I think ... 
Narrowed to 3: 802D3, Sopra 3, Reference 3
Haha, 4 years later, actually...  
Narrowed to 3: 802D3, Sopra 3, Reference 3
I know this is two years later, but I have the 803D3s and am interested in your opinion of the Alexia 2 compared to your 802s.  
New room needs new speakers, I need your help
How about $5K floor-standers new with warranty? Paradigm Monitor Audio  
Reliability - what’s your experience been?
Since 1974 owned: BIC Pioneer Electro-Voice Technics Denon Kimber Boston Acoustics Nakamichi AR Cerwin-Vega NAD Klipsch Acoustat Genesis Monitor Audio Vincent OPPO Schiit PS Audio McIntosh Luxman B&W Anticable Vanderste... 
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
+1 @jymc   
Reasonably priced preamplifier
Topping  
Does anyone on AG truly care anymore about objectivity & sincerity of Magazine reviews?
I read TAS and S-phile for enjoyment, not to make purchase decisions from, with the exception of record reviews.   
discontinued B&W CM series
Monitor Audio or Paradigm for $1000-$1500  
Drinking Songs playlest... What am I missing?
Little Big Town- Day Drinking  
What is your top sexy song?
You Can Leave Your Hat On by Joe Cocker  
Light dimmer switches cause noise, but how about Hue bulbs with dimming function?
If you have the option, a dedicated line from the breaker box to your listening room yields good results.