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Is there any way to add a digital out "easily" to a CDB-502? I picked up a new in box one last year for $100 since it was my childhood cd player and I really missed it. It's analog out can probably be improved by my higher end DAC in my system But I wasn't sure if adding digital out on the 502...

I have had a C45 since 2006. I love it still. Very rarely have turned it off and works like the day I bought it. I never plan on changing. Now if I can just find a good Mac amp to mate it with. They are so darn expensive and so large. My rack just doesn't hold the Big Mac monster amps. The C45...

I too think they could use a little redirection. It seems in the last few years their amps have been overkill. Most people don't need 150 lb amplifier delivering 400 watts per channel and a two box preamp. Its great that these are offered and they are very beautiful looking and sounding, but it...

I thought I would give an update since first posting... I did a wild and crazy (and regretting move) I sold my Proceed AMP5 and purchased an MC122 stereo amp thinking I could go two channel. The amp sounds great, a little underpowered if you ask me, but I really miss the 3 channels with center...

Yeah, so far I have heard nothing but good things it seems especially at the price point of $1000 which doesn't offer many options in the McIntosh amplifier world. I would be intersted in a MC162, but don't see any for sale and I already found a good deal on the MC122, so I agreed to pick it up...

I was curious if anyone knows what years the MC122 was in production and what the original retail price was? I am about to acquire one to replace my Proceed AMP5. I have only been using two of the channels and finally getting a McIntosh amp to match my McIntosh C45. I am hoping the sound...

My favorite cd player growing up was a magnovox. I have no idea what the model number was. It was a dark gray /black. single disc unti from about 1990 or so. i think it had a headphone jack. costs about $90. the drawer mechanisim was large and the laser was mounted on the drawer. anyone...

And regarding the so called dealers.....(which is a fitting name...dealer, much better than representatives!) I have walked into my local dealer several times. Not only do I have better knowledge of what McIntosh current products, pricing and specs are, I hear them flat out lie to customers...

No I agree with you Ryan. And i sought out a place that had a demo copy for less dough. But its not like I got 50% off or something. The strength of the products should outweigh their concerns for out of state purchases from authorized dealers is my stance. My only justification in not...

I have thought about the SCD-XA777ES, but they seem to need a new laser pickup or transport every couple of years and I would rather have something that has a better history. But the $1K price point is very attractive. the CDP-XA7ES sounds like a good unit with longevity, but no sacd :( I...

I think I will write to McIntosh service and explain the situation and just state that while I do not foresee a component of this type (no moving parts) to break before warranty, that if it does for some reason, I expect McIntosh to work with me on getting it fixed. I did not buy it from fly...

By the way, the dealer i purchased my demo unit from is Flanners in Wisconsin. Unit was immaculate and they said it was only turned on when someone wanted a demo. Offering a full mfr warranty was part of the sale for me, so when it was declined, they felt embarassed and almost betrayed by...

McIntosh denied my warranty on my C45. It was purchased over the phone from an authorized dealer. (I had no wish to purchase from my local dealers in Houston who I have dealt with before) They claimed my address was in a different state than the dealer. So sure enough they rejected it. I...

Anyone curious as if the new Sony ES that seems to be getting highly rated compares to a MCD201? Anyone else use Sony ES sacd players in the past and favor them over Mac gear? I have never owned either and am thinking of taking hte plunge on a used MCD201, but for the same price I could...

Thanks guys, and yes I can tell by the signatures here that some people place buying Mac equipment before other things in their lives! I think my income could support a mid level Mac set up (MC402, MCD500, etc, but when I think about how many movies and cds it would buy me, i stay reserved...

Just wanted to say hello folks. I have been eyeing this forum here and there for the last few weeks due to my interest in acquiring a C45. My shipment came in, along with a Proceed AMP5, and I have officially gone analog for my home theater. Other componenets: Mirage High Definition...