Want to know what speakers you are using for your McIntosh Gear

[gongli]

I love the Chinese actress Gongli as well (hope my wife won't see this though) - just kid.

My aunt is mating Mc with Tannoy 15 incher 2 way - with the tweeter in the middle, and what synergy!

In fact, I recommended such system to world famous conductor Maestro Jung Myung-Whun, and he said it sounds better than live! ...and he conducts some of the world's best orchestras around the globe!

But, alas they are very pricey as you know - Tannoy concentrics...

I think you can get similar performance from JBLs if you choose the right model, and get lucky on used market, for a fraction of the price of Tannoys - they don't show up often with good prices on used markets, since everyone seems to know their true value...

Perhaps you might want to hear these JBLs on youtube, if you have a nice computer based system, you might be able to get a sense of the sound... Kenrick JBL:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_ty5sMCmVo

 

[bradleyc]

C500T > MC501 X 2 > La Scala II

C46 > MC252 > Cornwall III

 

[crwilli]

IRS Betas - MC352 on woofer columns, MC 452 on upper columns

 

[jdwk]

IRS Betas - MC352 on woofer columns, MC 452 on upper columns

I'd love to hear that!

 

[Agdev01]

I wonder if we'll ever see a stand-alone solid state Mcintosh amp <300 watts? The current product lineup seems to reflect a stance that lower power needs are best served with integrateds. There's probably something to that, but if there was a modern version of something like an MC202 or MC162 I'd buy it. Seems like it would be a good thing to pair with a D100 as a preamp.

I have noticed this as well and agree with you 100%. I have an MC162 and C15 right now. I am considering a D100 but the lack of an amp at that power range has really held me off in the decision. I can understand their reason in that the market would probably be pretty small for that product but it would be great to have the option.

 

[SEF250]

MX117-Acurus A150-ADS L400-10''sub . Scott

 

[hectorcastor]

C26 & MC2505 --> Celestion Ditton 66

 

[mark506]

Using XR100's with MC501s and a C46. Excellent!!!

 

[F430]

Mcintosh C2500 and MC302 paired with Wilson Audio Sasha W/P speakers.

 

[Uffe]

C46, MC352 and B&W 802N :thmbsp:

 

[RodgerDodger]

Speakers

ESS AMTs and Boston VRM 60s, via MC7270, C28, MR74.

 

[william13]

MT10-------C2300------------MC275VI (mono'd)---------------Sonus Faber Elipsa SE
(excellent)

 

[arien]

Dynaudio Contour S1.4 using MC452 (still breaking in).....previously had MC275s MKVI mono...

 

[cosmicmessenger]

C500T----MC501/ Manley Neoclassic 250----XRT1K

 

[fgb4]

ma6200 matched with paired mac XR5's

 

[carbonman]

As listed below, Joseph Audio RM33si Mk. II's. I can't really imagine anything that would be a worthwhile upgrade from these speakers in my home. There are no faults I can detect. It's just pure, clean music out of these speakers. The sweet spot is huge.
I actually dialed the bass back a little, which is a first for me. The bass traps on the front wall and a corner trap may have something to do with it. No nasty peaks or nulls anywhere in the listening area.

 

[Ottawa_Audio]

Tannoy Windsors. These are the baby Buckinghams and are quite rare. One 10 inch gold dual concentric high frequency driver, one 12 inch gold woofer.

 

[mpholland]

MA6100/MR74 with Monitor Audio Silver 9i

 

[damacman]

Altec 9846-8A / MC2300
Polk RTA 15TL / MC2105 or MC2300 . . .

 

[HKJDH]

My final Decision

At last, I paired my MA7900 with Focal Aria 936. I love the clarity and the piano sound. Look forward to hearing the difference after break-in.

P.S. Can anyone share with me what is physics behind the break-in process?