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newworld said:
Yeah, it's likely a design flaw...or one of those things that drives owners crazy but measures out fine. :no:
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I have not heard the M3i but have been living happily with the M6i for over a year...also the M1DAC and CDT and your description doesn't sound like MF to me. Maybe defective gear? Maybe MF took some shortcuts to make a cheaper product...but that doesn't sound like them either.
 
MikeT. said:
I have not heard the M3i but have been living happily with the M6i for over a year...also the M1DAC and CDT and your description doesn't sound like MF to me. Maybe defective gear? Maybe MF took some shortcuts to make a cheaper product...but that doesn't sound like them either.
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Maybe. I've tested the M6i and it didn't have the same problem. I'm a little sensitive when it comes to amplification. I've had different amps raise volume on one channel by itself, clip for no reason, or arrive with the base plate out of place. This particular problem with the M3i resembles when I had an amplifier that had a transformer placed too close to the capacitors and was making a buzz. It really blew my mind! Actually it had more to do with the wires stemming out of the transformer than the location. It's probably something that most people won't notice...
 
Thanks for this thread, it has been very interesting.

On the other hand, you're scaring me. I'm about to embark on a search for an integrated amp in the same price range and I'd hate to end up in your situation. Don't know if any of my local dealers allow in home demos, but I'm going to ask. Good luck with the continuing quest.
 
My dealer made my life extremely simple - he didn't have the Brio-R in stock but he did have the Marantz PM6005. Looking at the build quality on his Brio-R demo further eased my decision-making process. Sooner or later, we all have to bite the bullet and take the padlock off that wallet ;)
 
estreeter said:
Click on that photo and you'll get a reasonably detailed idea of just how insane I really am ;)
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Doesn't look insane to me at all. Looks on par with someone who loves audio. System #2 in my sig is my desktop system. Do I need a 300 watt per channel into 8 ohms amp for a pair of speakers that are 1 meter from my ears? Yes. Yes I do. :D
 
Bufo said:
Thanks for this thread, it has been very interesting.

On the other hand, you're scaring me. I'm about to embark on a search for an integrated amp in the same price range and I'd hate to end up in your situation. Don't know if any of my local dealers allow in home demos, but I'm going to ask. Good luck with the continuing quest.
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Don't be scared. [emoji16] I'm just crazy like that. Extended demo at home would be helpful for anyone, however. I would love to hear about your search.
 
Bufo said:
Thanks for this thread, it has been very interesting.

On the other hand, you're scaring me. I'm about to embark on a search for an integrated amp in the same price range and I'd hate to end up in your situation. Don't know if any of my local dealers allow in home demos, but I'm going to ask. Good luck with the continuing quest.
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If they don't have in home demo find out if they have 30 day money back if you are not satisfied. You have some good dealers up there. I visit them at least annually.
 
Dr. Morbius said:
Doesn't look insane to me at all. Looks on par with someone who loves audio. System #2 in my sig is my desktop system. Do I need a 300 watt per channel into 8 ohms amp for a pair of speakers that are 1 meter from my ears? Yes. Yes I do. :D
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Thanks Doc, but I'm working within a fairly unusual set of constraints right now, and for once in my life they arent financial, at least not in the sense that I cant afford the LS50 and the amp required to drive them. I know politics is strongly discouraged on AK, but suffice it to say that it's 'interesting' here politically to say the least. I dont know how many AKers wake up each morning in the knowledge that they might have an hour's notice to pack a single bag and get to the airport if the **** does hit the fan (ok, Detroit residents notwithstanding), but at least I should be able to salvage the Hugo and my cans :thmbsp:

Politics aside, I look forward to exploring every music download opportunity that comes my way - a headphone amp and I'm done with this gear obsession. I fully appreciate that others are on a lifelong journey, but audio is just one part of the experience for me - good luck with your journey.
 
newworld said:
Don't be scared. [emoji16] I'm just crazy like that. Extended demo at home would be helpful for anyone, however. I would love to hear about your search.
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I'll start a thread when it's time for auditions. Still doing my homework so I have a reasonably informed starting point. Your thread has been very helpful to me, and I can't wait to hear the Naim:banana:.
 
davidro said:
I know the Marantz doesn't get too hot but still not too sure about having the laptop on top of it :D
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It came off 30 seconds after I took the photo. Currently battling the urge to go to the Big Mango and buy a network player, though ........ :thmbsp:
 
Newworld,
I have to thank you for the speaker shootout thread. I now know that I must hear the proac d2.

I will be looking this thread to know your amp choice

if you need a good source, maybe look at AMR or ecdesign. I use the ecdesign sd 1 player with continuum bagby speakers and exposure 2010s amps. This is amazign system, but I will try to get the proac d2 one day

thanks again
 
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