My budget McIntosh system

[mash35231]

I have a low budget system compared to most systems I see on AK. I use a MA5100 integrated amp and a MR71 tuner. My cd player is a Denon DVD-2910 and the speakers are vintage KLH's that have a couple mods. My next upgrade will be a better cd player or maybe a dac and use the Denon for a transport. I like the idea of a dac so I can play the music on my laptop along with the Denon.

 

[Flatwounds]

How do you like your KLH with the Mcintosh amp? I have Twenty Threes hooked to a 2150.

 

[mash35231]

The KLH's sound ok for 40 year old speakers....I'll upgrade when the budget allows it. I'm not sure what I'll upgrade to...I'll know when the time comes....

 

[vga911s]

Very nice. Cost means nothing. Its all about how much you enjoy your system when its playing. Enjoy.

 

[Rome]

Very nice. Cost means nothing. Its all about how much you enjoy your system when its playing. Enjoy.

+1

Rome

 

[313guy]

Love the repurposed writing desk, if that's what it is. "Budget McIntosh" sounds like a contradiction. That is some nice gear regardless of price or age.

 

[Zeke]

"Budget McIntosh" sounds like a contradiction.

You beat me to it.

 

[spideyjack]

i really like the way you put a shelf in the open knee space of that desk. i'm gonn be sealing that idea for sure.

 

[mrz80]

Love those old two-tone faceplates.:thmbsp:

 

[guiller]

I bet it sounds great!

 

[davestradamu]

that desk really looks amazing!

your entire system is one big contradiction. budget Mc gear? New TV, vintage audio, antique furniture....very nice: :thmbsp:

i like your speaker stands as well. great job!

 

[holysocks]

I do agree with you that some of the system pictures on AK make my 1970's McIntosh setup feel 'budget'. But I am a very proud owner of what I believe to be the best sound for my dollar.

My next purchase is also a DAC, though the options seem limitless as it's a completely different rabbit hole!

Good luck!

 

[jeremyjustic]

those two look great together! nice gear