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Hafler 500 back in rotation
MacGeek:
RT- how do like your Mac D100?
RuralTom:
--- Quote from: MacGeek on March 12, 2019, 09:19:51 PM ---RT- how do like your Mac D100?
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I've not had a vast amount of time to listen (got into my system last night) but I really like it. Not a complete digital panacea, but really bring a warmer, rounder, more 'musical' presentation to the fore front.... the clarity and detail of the M2Tech I was running were great, but came with a strident and sometimes aggressive edge that I didn't always appreciate. It brings some of what I've always heard as defining the Mac house sound... rolled off harshness of the top end, a warm/round middle and a well defined 'tight' bass. Nice to simplify the system as well.... and have a remote!
MacGeek:
I have been using the DAC in my MAC CD player and have similar experience. TIDAL just informed me I can have MQA via my ipad, so I am hoping to give that a try this week and see if it changes my opinion
EmperorNorton:
Just to continue this thread a bit, Vince came by for his superbly self designed and built amp and a few ultrasonically cleaned slabs of vinyl. Naturally, I reconnect the Hafler and power up. The light flickers, then I see a wisp of smoke from the power switch. It's always something. Anyway, I pull it from the rack, take it to the garage, and do a little reading. Apparently the switch is one of the few weak points. I hooked it up downstairs and it powers up fine, no issues. I plan to open it and take a look but think I just need to order a switch from EBay and may not even need to solder, as it looks like there are spade connectors on it. I could use the practice though.
Vpgh:
Sad to read that, EN. I'll try to help you with the switch
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