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LOVING the c1100!!!

jmslaw

jmslaw

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image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg I have recently changed from c500 to c1100, mc1.2kw back to mc2301s and added a pair of the incredible Tannoy Canterbury GR speakers. The mt-10, d150 and MCT-450 remain unchanged. The main difference I perceive in the c1100 vs. c500 is the ABSOLUTE lack of any noise, especially in the MC phono stage. There is NO tube noise, grunge, hiss, ground buzz, etc.....DEAD SILENT!!! I could never get the c500 quiet when playing vinyl. I've only had the new gear about 2 weeks, so I have a lot of listening and breaking-in to do, but I am enjoying the best system I have ever assembled! More to follow.
 
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Thanks. I loved the system when I had the XRT28s. I then moved to B &W Nautilus 800Ds, and it took on a whole new dimension. The Tannoys, however, are sublime! The finest-made speakers I have ever seen/heard. I used to own their big brother, the Westminster Royal SE, but the latest Canterbury GR is an even nicer speaker. The system, as a whole, is magnificent. The c1100, in particular, is noticeably better than the c500 in phono reproduction, and mine is not even broken- in yet.
 
jmslaw said:
Thanks. I loved the system when I had the XRT28s. I then moved to B &W Nautilus 800Ds, and it took on a whole new dimension. The Tannoys, however, are sublime! The finest-made speakers I have ever seen/heard. I used to own their big brother, the Westminster Royal SE, but the latest Canterbury GR is an even nicer speaker. The system, as a whole, is magnificent. The c1100, in particular, is noticeably better than the c500 in phono reproduction, and mine is not even broken- in yet.
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Yes, I can only imagine how wonderful those Tannoys will sound in the future. The wood-work is something to behold, stunning! Enjoy!
 
exhippy said:
Yes, I can only imagine how wonderful those Tannoys will sound in the future. The wood-work is something to behold, stunning! Enjoy!
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Thanks. The quality of the parts and fit and finish is exemplary! Every detail down to the gold coupling feet is meticulous! That they actually SOUND good is just a bonus! :)
 
chuckworkb said:
Very cool!! Are you worried at all about the heat from the 2300's warming up the preamp?
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I thought about that, but I think there is just enough space under the preamp shelf to vent the heat. The shelf upon which the preamp sits is not hot to the touch.
 
WOW! Outstanding looking set up you have there sir and I'll bet it sounds wonderful:thumbsup::thumbsup:
I'm amazed that there's no bowing under all that Mcweight on the bottom shelf. That's certainly one very well constructed rack to hold all that beautiful gear
 
jmslaw said:
View attachment 767320 View attachment 767321 View attachment 767322 I have recently changed from c500 to c1100, mc1.2kw back to mc2301s and added a pair of the incredible Tannoy Canterbury GR speakers. The mt-10, d150 and MCT-450 remain unchanged. The main difference I perceive in the c1100 vs. c500 is the ABSOLUTE lack of any noise, especially in the MC phono stage. There is NO tube noise, grunge, hiss, ground buzz, etc.....DEAD SILENT!!! I could never get the c500 quiet when playing vinyl. I've only had the new gear about 2 weeks, so I have a lot of listening and breaking-in to do, but I am enjoying the best system I have ever assembled! More to follow.
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Gorgeous system, congrats!
 
louisjames said:
Did you run a separate power line or isolated outlet(s) to handle all this? Do you use regular AC outlets, upgraded ones or a power "strip?"
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I run everything on an ordinary 15amp circuit through the MPC1500. I barely ever see 30 wpc on the meters running the very efficient Tannoys. The MPC 1500 can handle 15 amps and I barely reach 3 amps at full concert levels.
 
Very nice system, I too have coaxial speakers, smooth and consistent coherency throughout the the coverage of the system....
The Tannoys are something I would like to spend some time with.....
 
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