Hi, Thought I would ask you Mac experts for some advise I finally got my MX114 back from Audio Classics with new bulbs and new glass and its a beauty. The 114 according to them was within spec so nothing else was done.
I also recently bought a recapped MC 250 amp to go with the 114. I am using both with a set of LaScalas with new Crites crossovers, should be a nice match right? Well, I hooked everything up and was listening last night and the sound just seemed "off" so to speak. I have used the MC250 with a Apt Holman pre amp previously and the sound was just awesome. With the MX114 there was less bass and presence, and frankly sounded terrible compared to the Holman Pre. Was up till 1 am switching wires, music sources etc. Gain settings on the amp were at 50 percent where I usually keep it. Additionally, I have to turn the treble up on the 114 to get the sound to the the level on the LaScalas where its listenable (to me). All switches were cleaned so I know thats not a problem.
My question is....what if anything am I doing wrong? The MX114 should sound as well as any other gear I have but hooked to the MC 250 it's just terrible in comparison. Thanks. Al
I also recently bought a recapped MC 250 amp to go with the 114. I am using both with a set of LaScalas with new Crites crossovers, should be a nice match right? Well, I hooked everything up and was listening last night and the sound just seemed "off" so to speak. I have used the MC250 with a Apt Holman pre amp previously and the sound was just awesome. With the MX114 there was less bass and presence, and frankly sounded terrible compared to the Holman Pre. Was up till 1 am switching wires, music sources etc. Gain settings on the amp were at 50 percent where I usually keep it. Additionally, I have to turn the treble up on the 114 to get the sound to the the level on the LaScalas where its listenable (to me). All switches were cleaned so I know thats not a problem.
My question is....what if anything am I doing wrong? The MX114 should sound as well as any other gear I have but hooked to the MC 250 it's just terrible in comparison. Thanks. Al