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I honestly don't do a lot of HP listening these days (don't hurt me!) but I've used Senn HD-600, HD-650 and Grado RS-1 with the headphone out on my MCD-500 with very satisfying results. At least comparable to using an RA-1.

Quote:  You appear to have already made up your mind. Different strokes, my friend.

  Quote: And now we return to the continuing saga of the SL1200 vs. anything Rega...   To the OP - if you get the chance, listen to them both and let your ears decide.  

  Quote: +1. You took the words right out of my keyboard!  

Quote: Originally Posted by vcoheda MCD500 or 306 SACD? thinking about making this swap. should i . . . I've never heard the 306 but I couldn't recomend the MCD500 any more highly (YMMV). It does have the McIntosh "house sound" though. What are you looking to hear?

What about bass response in near-field listening? It would seem that the long waves wouldn't have the time or distance to form properly.

Try posting this at AudioKarma.org. There are a lot of vintage equipment "specialists" there that might be able to help you out.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bones13 Looks like something to aspire too, especially if SACD remains viable, something I am doubting. SACDs are great on this machine but it really shines on Redbook playback. Just awesome!

Quote: Originally Posted by freakydrew will the Zero DAC suffice? I think not. While I'm not familiar with this specific device, in general a DAC converts a digital signal to analog for playback. Your TT outputs an analog signal to begin with.

I'd rate it fair for a built-in on a CDP. Not quite the equal of my Grado RA-1. I've done some fairly extensive listening with Grado RS-1 and Senn HD-650.

Quote: Originally Posted by 4N6 Me too. Atta' boy!

Beautiful rigs are fun to look at but at the end of the day, when everybody has gone home and it's just you and your stereo, it's all about how it sounds. I've got to admit though, I have a soft spot for big blue meters...

Simply the most analogue sounding CDP I've ever heard. Mine never ceases to amaze me. The two digital inputs that allow you to take advantage of this machine's incredible DACs with external sources are just gravy. You can buy this one with no regrets.

McIntosh MCD301 and MCD500 - both marvelous 2 ch. SACD/CD players!