[TSAVJason]

Here is my setup, I am currently running from laptop to SP2000 then TOSLINK


optical out to Hugo M-Scaler / Hugo TT2. XLR balanced to MHA200.

No RFI noise. Sounds tremendous . Looks crazy, but the SP2000 is not converting to analog in this arrangement. It is only converting USB data to Optical output to the Hugo M-Scaler. This is reducing or eliminating jitter. The laptop is normally on my desk a few feet away. Why bother with the SP2000? I can now play anything from Foobar2000 or any source from the laptop and the SP2000 will convert the digital audio into optical output.

Check out what happens when you use your ARC preamp as the pre using the MHA200 as an amp in unity. You’ll find it damn impressive

 

[PortableAudioLover]

Yes you are right. But I already own the SP2000. If I knew beforehand that I would like this sound better and I didn't have a DAP, I would look for something on Amazon.

Maybe you can try with your SP2K and Dave for the fun of experimenting?

I did and that's how I am using it too LOL

 

[Lépine]

I did and that's how I am using it too LOL

I really respect an honest person

 

[Lépine]

Check out what happens when you use your ARC preamp as the pre using the MHA200 as an amp in unity. You’ll find it damn impressive

I need to fix my pre amp and try this!

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

A good spdif converter /reclocker will not cost a fortune:

https://www.kitsunehifi.com/product/singxer-f1preloved/

 

[TSAVJason]

Sorry for the confusion. I was wrong, it’s this Saturday not the following Saturday

 

[Herr Korven]

A little disappointed that not a month into enjoying this amp that 1 of the 12BH7 power tubes has started putting scratching/crackling noises in my ear. Confirmed by switching the tubes and having it move to the other ear. It's most dominant when the tubes are cold, luckily it's less frequent and less loud when they are hot, so it has not entirely diminished the enjoyment.

Luckily 12BH7 tubes are not expensive so I ordered some JJ and Electro Harmonix replacements to see if that will have an effect, I don't know where McIntosh sources their tubes, so might have to chat with the store I purchased the amp from potentially if the aforementioned tubes won't fix it.

 

[TSAVJason]

A little disappointed that not a month into enjoying this amp that 1 of the 12BH7 power tubes has started putting scratching/crackling noises in my ear. Confirmed by switching the tubes and having it move to the other ear. It's most dominant when the tubes are cold, luckily it's less frequent and less loud when they are hot, so it has not entirely diminished the enjoyment.

Luckily 12BH7 tubes are not expensive so I ordered some JJ and Electro Harmonix replacements to see if that will have an effect, I don't know where McIntosh sources their tubes, so might have to chat with the store I purchased the amp from potentially if the aforementioned tubes won't fix it.

your factory tubes are warranted for 90 days from date of purchase. Your factory tubes are McIntosh labeled JJ tubes

 

[Herr Korven]

your factory tubes are warranted for 90 days from date of purchase. Your factory tubes are McIntosh labeled JJ tubes

Thanks . I'll be sure to contact the store, it won't hurt to have some extra spares after all.

 

[funkur]

Sorry for the confusion. I was wrong, it’s this Saturday not the following Saturday

Hi Jason, could you please post the url/link here? Looking fwd to it.

 

[TSAVJason]

https://thesourceav.us9.list-manage...68299f9363056a3477&id=c120f0b743&e=2d88e688cf

 

[SuperRoo]

Thanks guys, it was a load of fun. Is it going up on YouTube? You can all see my ugly mug.
Can't wait to hear one in person.

 

[doggiemom]

Thanks guys, it was a load of fun. Is it going up on YouTube? You can all see my ugly mug.
Can't wait to hear one in person.

It was nice to virtually meet you! Cute dog. I had video off and was muted because we've been having severe thunderstorms and flash floods all day and my dogs are upset.

Thanks @TSAVJason for putting together the Zoom meeting! Perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon.

 

[TSAVJason]

Thanks guys, it was a load of fun. Is it going up on YouTube? You can all see my ugly mug.
Can't wait to hear one in person.

I’m told we recorded it. If so, yes we will post it to our YouTube channel. Thanks for joining in!

 

[TSAVJason]

It was nice to virtually meet you! Cute dog. I had video off and was muted because we've been having severe thunderstorms and flash floods all day and my dogs are upset.

Thanks @TSAVJason for putting together the Zoom meeting! Perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Hi E! Thanks for joining in. My first zoom meeting of this nature. I hope the future meeting are fun and informative