McIntosh preamp?

[blackraven]

I would be interested in knowing how the Ayre disc players sound, I was seriously considering one before the deal on the 512 fell my way.

BR, why don't you and Feanor trade preamps?

Glad you got to go listen to some gear, it gives experience and reference points. If they let you bring your gear in like that they must be pretty cool to work with.

I don't think that the LS 9 would give me the sound that I am looking for. The LS 27 is a little dark and warm, every thing that an ARC preamp was not supposed to be. I was impressed. I may give a look at the LS 26. I am going to try and talk to ARC. I tried calling them today and got a voice mail. I may have to stop by their factory which is about 40 minutes away.

My audio shop was great. They wanted me to bring in the Pass amp but at about 110lbs I was not about to move it. They actually encourage you to bring your gear in.

[frenchmon]

Raven...man..you are getting down and having to much fun over there with some exciting gear! The MP-3's brightness is probably about finding the right tubes...and man I wish I could tag along with you...and i do want to say...good for you on the Cardas copper cable...I understand those to be outstanding and that particular cable has no silver in them to fake anything. Good for you man!