Waxwaves SystemDan, you have two great cartridges there. If it's possible, keep both. Swapping carts is a good way to keep away the upgrade bug for me. When I get a little bored with one and ready for a differ... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves System@ astewart8944, that album is a really great one and one of my favs! Glad to hear you got to take in such an intimate performance from old Bruce. I'm sure it was one for the ages. Hopefully play... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemHey Dan, ain't it great! These are the finer things in life buddy and I am enjoying the music. I've gone full circle back to another MX110z and MC30 combo. I've realized that this is where I bel... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemBack to the vintage McIntosh. Terry DeWick't MX110z and Yves Beauvais'd MC30 amplifiers playing 12" Tannoy's. I have the Thorens TD-124 setup with a nice new SME M2-9 and loving the sound. McIn... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemWell I've moved away from the vintage McIntosh and gone modern McIntosh integrated for awhile. I've added StarSound Technologies stands that I'm super impressed with. Some PAD and Fusion Audio ca... posted about 7 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemThanks all for the kind words! I'm just really happy with the setup. I can listen all day long and enjoy every song. The vintage Mac has that big lifelike sound I can't get enough of. The time spen... posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemSystem edited: Added a few pics of my updated system. In the past few years, learned that I really enjoy the sound of the Vintage McIntosh tube gear mated with vintage Tannoy dual concentric monito... posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemSystem edited: Added a great sounding VPI Scout with JMW 9 arm and Sumiko Talisman Virtuoso Boron. Dynavector DV-20x on the way with Soundsmith ruby cantilever and line contact stylus. posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemSystem edited: Photo added...of the rack in it's present state. Who knows what may end up here? It's been rotating like the records... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemThanks Pops and Mitch2. This really is fun stuff. I love music and cannot live without it. I tried once, didn't work, almost died!I must admit fellows that I have been lured by the sound of... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemWhere are you located Shubert? I will keep an eye out for you. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemHey Schubert check out this add carefully. A pair of Rev 2 and my goodness...low and behold...a pair of Rev 3 also, both with black finish. Though you might like to know. Located smack dab in the m... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemSchubert, I wish I could deliver a pair to you. As far as drivers losing tone with age goes, I have not noticed any degradation taking place yet. Knocking on wood... Maybe I am slowly beco... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemDon't cry Schubert! Dry those tears buddy. You may find a nice pair in the used market someday! I have seen them listed for under a grand. If it makes you feel any better...I enjoy mine daily! All ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemSchubert I once had an ADC XLM Mk III and I thought it was a phenomenal cartridge! When setup properly, it could really make music come to life. The sound was well balanced and full-bodied. The Bot... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemHey thanks Schubert, glad you are still doing well and enjoying the hobby! Ye ol' Systemdek is a little dusty but I her a lot! Been enjoying this tt for 7 years now. The mods do make a huge differe... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemThe TARA Labs the One power cable is the clear winner with the Kaplan Cable H.E. power cable coming in second. The TARA Labs was smoother overall with a higher level of refinement, and exhibited a ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemSystem edited: Just put a VTL TL 2.5 into my system and I am extremely impressed with it. This is really good sound for the money and VTL has my respect! In my quest for budget greatness this nice ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemSystem edited: Just picked up a Kaplan Cable H.E. power cable. Gonna do a A/B shootout with the Audience PowerChord "e" and Tara Labs "the One" power cable over several days, using the McCormack DN... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemSystem edited: Added some new photos... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemMe too, there has been a lot going on here as well. If you're ever visiting the area, I promise to give you a demonstration! Thanks for the input on my thread. FYI, I've decided to hold onto the RL... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves System@Ig316b, I would be happy to show you what the Hales sound like with McCormack gear! Where do you live? I am in east TN on the border of NC in the mountains. Welcome to drop by for an audition if y... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemHey Ig316b! Thanks for the friendly comments and praise! Also, thank you for the tip on upgrading the McCormack DAC-1 Rev. A up to Ultra status. The 6Moons review by the fellow with "perfect p... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemSystem edited: Just added a new preamp and power cable to the system. A McCormack RLD-1 and a Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler. The addition brought a full bodied and slightly more dynamic so... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Waxwaves SystemSystem edited: A McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe with SMcAudio Gold Edition upgrades fell into my lap yesterday and boys she was heavy...;) She sounds incredible and I'm pretty sure I have fallen in love! I... posted about 11 years ago | View comment |