Mcintosh MC203 or MC452 with Cary slp-89

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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    edited January 2014
    It's not common ground, however, you can strap the negative terminals on the 5802 to make it common ground. No need for an AI-1.
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  • VCoak
    VCoak Posts: 200
    edited January 2014
    Does that affect sound quality? and speaking of strapping neg. posts, what about amps by mcintosh or parasound etc. I just went back to my old sony amp because the adcom 5500 was not common.
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    edited January 2014
    From what I recall, the folks in this forum said it didn't affect sound quality in a negative way. I don't know about McIntosh or Parasound.
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    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    edited January 2014
    I'm pretty sure the Parasound A21 is common ground. That's the amp that I've always wanted, however, I'm still enamored by the sweet sounds of my tube amp.
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • VCoak
    VCoak Posts: 200
    edited January 2014
    On your tube amp can you push your tl's loud and still have good clarity of sound. Tube amps/pre are great looking. It is easy to want one just by the looks.
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    edited January 2014
    Yes.
    Cream, live at Royal Albert Hall DVD, is a great recording and has good clarity at high volumes. I don't feel that I need more power.

    However, this looks pretty nice....integrated tube preamp/ss amp

    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-lsa-standard-hybrid-int-amp-150wpc-w-phono-stage-new-5yr-warranty-2014-01-22-integrateds-98005

    The home page of the manufacturer
    http://www.thelsagroup.com/standardamp.html
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • VCoak
    VCoak Posts: 200
    edited January 2014
    Very nice and great DVD. Sound quality is more important now. Sure wish I kept my vinyls. Had a great collection but as we all learn when we are young. Thank you so much, it is nice to learn
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  • MarkTX
    MarkTX Posts: 58
    edited February 2014
    I just sold my Parasound A21 and still have my 5802 for sale. I tried both on my SRT's (also for sale) and i could never get the clip lights to blink on the parasound. sounded good but the adcom sounded a little sweeter. I've haven't hooked up the MC602 to the SRT's yet. I think i'd rather move the speakers into the other room than move that 155lb amp!
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