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  1. N

    Classical Music Inquiry

    Hello AudioKarma Enthusiasts, I’ll start by saying I know absolutely nothing about classical music with the exception of a few famous names of the genre. I won’t bore you by rattling off the short list of names, so let’s get right down to the question. I’m looking to find a few classical...
    • Notnilc
    • Thread
    • acoustic research classical music mcintosh
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Music Reviews
  2. Alfmonster

    Mac4100 compared to MC2505/MX110z

    I’ve been recently obsessing over the MC2505/250 for one reason or another. For those who have heard both - I’ve been very curious to know how restored to spec Mac4100 would compare to a restored to spec MC2505 or MC250 paired with a MX110z. Is there a difference between the sound quality by...
  3. jeeem

    Time machine

    Mostly mid-'70s stuff. I like the warm sounds -- and the cool lamps. Sometimes I'll just turn everything on and lower the room lights, whether I'm listening or watching a movie. They make for lovely, soothing (if relatively expensive) nightlights. Anyway, this is the kind of stereo showroom...
    • jeeem
    • Thread
    • fisher kenwood marantz mcintosh nad pioneer sansui sony technics thorens
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  4. geneml

    Yes, I'm new here ...

    But I've been on other popular forums as long ago as 2001. I have all vintage gear. Here is a list for the curious, the rest can move-on. :) Thorens TD-124 (early version, rebuilt by yours truly, with a SME 3012 tonearm and Shure M97X cartridge. Paragon 12A tube preamp. So rare most of you...
    • geneml
    • Thread
    • denon magnepan marantz mcintosh pioneer teac technics thorens yamaha
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Introductions
  5. J

    Thoughts? McIntosh C26/Denon POA1500/Kef Q350

    Hi y’all! I just got a McIntosh C26 and a Denon POA 1500 serviced and will be pairing them to a set of new Kef Q350’s. I haven’t used all three together yet and would love to see what you guys think about that setup. Would you expect them to mesh well and perform strongly? I listen to a ton of...
  6. T

    Audire Amplifier Tech and Information.

    I am making this forum to compile technical information and know how on Audire amplifiers for troubleshooting and repairs/rebuilds. I have an audire forte that has issues after being fully serviced a month ago. I’m hoping the right techs come across this forum to pour their experiences and...
    • Thoft8
    • Thread
    • audire audire power amp mcintosh
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solid State
  7. Alfmonster

    Headphone amp for McIntosh MX110z

    I recently acquired an Audeze LCD-2 (pre fazor rev2) and wanted to find a headphone amp to use with my McIntosh MX110z. Has anyone had any successes in pairings that worked well? Been reading about Schiit Audio Magni Heresy and the Vali 2+ but wasn’t sure about how it would work with the...
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • audeze audeze lcd-2 headphone amp mc225 mcintosh mcintosh mc225 mcintosh mx110z mx110z
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Headphones
  8. M

    Mc7150 shorted swapping bulbs, won't turn o

    I was swapping bulbs on an mc7150, flipped it on to test the bulb i had just done, the bulb tails crossed and shorted. Fuse on the back is still good. Won't turn on... how bad did I screw this up??? Any ideas where to start looking?
  9. N

    Balanced XLR interconnects

    Hello AudioKarma Guru’s, I hope this communication finds you well. I am looking for some advice on Balanced XLR interconnects for my MC275 to C2300. Currently, I’m using basic RCA cables and I’m looking to purchase some nice cables that won’t break the bank. Any suggestions? I only need 1 meter...
  10. Sglaw461

    MC402 FACEPLATE

    Can anyone give me an idea of how to remove the aluminium side rails on this amp? I have removed the faceplate and the 3 screws that hold them in place but they will not move. I'm starting to suspect they are glued to the glass. Any help would be appreciated.
    • Sglaw461
    • Thread
    • faceplate mc mc402 mcintosh side rails siderail siderails
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  11. Fasturd

    Lafayette KT-550 stereo tube amp potential purchase.

    First time dollars and sense poster... I have an opportunity to purchase a Lafayette Stereo 550 or KT-550. I think they are the same except the KT is the kit built version. Anyway I am having trouble determining what is a reasonable price to pay? The amp may have had some minor servicing done...
  12. T

    Power control hum

    Gear is a C712 and a pair of MC7100s feeding biamped speakers. Only balanced connectors are used for audio It would be really nice for the 12v power control feature to turn on the amps with the preamp, but hooking them up introduces a low-level but annoying hum. Any thoughts? Looking at the...
  13. 4

    Is a nice preamp/receiver necessary for DJ set up?

    Hey everyone! I'm new to this forum but have been using it to read reviews on products I'm interested in. This year I was fortunate to move out and get my own place. With the space I was able to have to myself for the first time I also got into the world of HiFi. I purchased a pair of Klipsch...
  14. Laricc

    McIntosh ML-1C midrange and tweeter / crossover replacement / repair

    I posted a thread a while back looking for some insight on how to repair a set of McIntosh ML-1C loudspeakers. There wasn't much I could go off so I tried to contact Mr. Russel on the topic but I only got vague responses. Eventually, someone sent a picture of a pair someone else rebuilt. I ended...
    • Laricc
    • Thread
    • crossover crossover design mcintosh ml-1c speaker repair
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. Alfmonster

    AmpRX Brownbox for vintage tube Amps

    Has anyone on here used the AmpRX Brownbox (https://www.amprx.net/product.html) with a vintage tube amplifier? It was originally made for voltage regulation for vintage guitar tube amps. Also, does anyone know for certain if these things output Sine Waveforms or does it output square...
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • amprx brownbox brownbox mc225 mcintosh mcintosh mc225 mx110z tube amp voltage regulators
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  16. Alfmonster

    MC225 transformer heat

    Other MC225 owners, how hot does the transformers on your mc225 get during 6 hours of use? Mine stays warm to the touch for about 3 hours - Anything beyond that it gets hot. At around 6 you can still touch the transformer for a little bit - but can’t leave your hand on it like you could at...
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • mc225 mcintosh mcintosh mc225 mcintosh tube amplifier
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  17. Carl in FL

    MC2205 relay replacement - substitute relay issues and resolution

    Folks I wanted to share this in case others experience this. I recently replaced all the electrolytics in my McIntosh MC2205, and decided to replace the speaker relay. I found through research the Tyco Electronics (Potter Brumfield) replacement for the original KUP-12D56 Mac used is the heavily...
  18. Alfmonster

    MCD7007 share between 2 systems

    Can the MCD7007 be shared between a MC225/mx110 (fixed out) and a Mac4100 (variable Output) by having one connected to the fixed output and the other to the variable output?
  19. Alfmonster

    Recommendation for MC225 external VU meters

    To prevent overloading the MC225, I was wondering if anyone had recommendations of external VU meters of some sort or other power output monitor. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • mc225 mcintosh mcintosh mc225 tube amp tube amp help vu meter
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  20. ogodei

    MC75 Monoblocks, are these original parts?

    Hi: I acquired two MC75 monoblocks a while back. Serial numbers indicate they were made in 69 or early 70. Looks like the capacitor cans were replaced in January of 77. I'd like to know if the capacitors on the main board are the originals or were replaced at the same time. I'm used to...
  21. TSmith8605

    Macbook Pro -> USB -> C47, nothing happens?

    I just got around to trying a USB connection from my MacBook Pro to my C47 for digital audio playback. I got the optical link to work but I could not get the USB link to work. The MacBook does not see anything when the C47 is connected via USB. I turned on the USB input from the C47 setup menu...
  22. Laricc

    McIntosh ML-1C upper mid range issue

    I recently got a pair of McIntosh ML-1Cs and the upper midrange on one of the monitors creates a nasty buzzing sound around 3k-4k Hz. When I got these speakers I noticed that the sound and found that the upper midrange was pushed. I used the vacuum trick to fix it, hoping it would fix the issue...
    • Laricc
    • Thread
    • mcintosh ml-1c
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. Alfmonster

    MC225 hookup to Russound AB2.2 help

    Has anyone hooked up a MC225 or similar with the 4/8/16ohm taps to a Russound AB2.2? I’m needing to power a 15ohm speaker and am not sure which tap to use when hooking up the MC225 to the Russound — Any help would be greatly appreciated!
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • falcon ls3/5a mc225 mcintosh russound russound ab2.2 tube amp
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  24. Alfmonster

    Amp/Speaker Selector switch recommendation to split use of speaker between Tube Amp/SS receiver

    Hi! Does anyone have a recommendation for an amp/speaker selector? I would like to safely split the use of my Falcon LS3/5a 15ohm between a MC225/MX110z and a MAC4100. I’m new to the selector world and so any help would be greatly appreciated!
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • falcon ls3/5a mac4100 mc225 mcintosh mx110 tube selector solid state receiver speaker selector speaker selector switch tube amp
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  25. Alfmonster

    Mac4100 bookshelf Speaker recommendations

    I was wondering if anyone had bookshelf speaker recommendations for a MAC4100. Im new to owning one and am in the process of researching. I’ve been looking towards a Dynaudio Special 40, has anyone paired a Dynaudio Special40 with a MAC4100? I live in an apartment so the space is a bit of an...
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speaker bookshelf speakers dynaudio dynaudio special 40 mac4100 mcintosh
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
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