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My Humble McSetup

ehoove

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I know that my system as it stands is meager compared to some in this forum, but I thought I would share the source of my Audio pleasure. I'm very satisfied with my system as it stands, but when the kids college expenses are gone, I will keep this setup and put together a new one with McIntosh tube equipment.

I know the room is not optimum, but it is what I have to work with right now. Sound room in basement in progress.
 
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Thanks Justen, Its been a great treat getting to this point and listening to the final result. I did have Terry DeWickt update the C28 and will send him the MC2100 after the holidays. I have 2 MC2100's but the Continuum 1's dont require that much power. After he updates both I will go with two as mono blocks
 
Very nice, it's too bad the C-27 didn't work out, but I'm happy to see the C-28 is working it's audio magic.
 
ehoove said:
I have 2 MC2100's but the Continuum 1's dont require that much power. After he updates both I will go with two as mono blocks
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.....solid thinking....even if you listen at moderate to moderate-plus levels, you'll get a better sound quality from a larger pool of watts....experiment with the output taps on the autoformers also....you have a really nice system now, but the best is yet to come with the 2100's in mono....Bless you for putting your wants and desires off for a season to make sure your kids are equipped for life with higher education....'twill make the tubes all the sweeter one day.....
 
Holst,
I'm still looking for a C27, I really liked it, but was just not worth investing more $ into it. A really nice one with Terry's magic would be an interesting A/B
Jim
 
mulester7 said:
.....solid thinking....even if you listen at moderate to moderate-plus levels, you'll get a better sound quality from a larger pool of watts....experiment with the output taps on the autoformers also....you have a really nice system now, but the best is yet to come with the 2100's in mono....Bless you for putting your wants and desires off for a season to make sure your kids are equipped for life with higher education....'twill make the tubes all the sweeter one day.....
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Thanks for the kind thoughts, First things first!:yes:
 
ehoove said:
Holst,
I'm still looking for a C27, I really liked it, but was just not worth investing more $ into it. A really nice one with Terry's magic would be an interesting A/B
Jim
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I still think the C-28 is one of the best looking unit's Mc built.
 
Ehoove,

Lookin good! bet it sounds just as nice.
Thanks for sharing the pics :thmbsp:
 
Great setup.:yes:

The MC2100 is one of my favorite McIntosh amps. Most people want the meters so you usually get great pricing on MC2100s. :)

Do you ever listen to SACDs using only the SACD player directly into the MC2100 (using the amps gain control)? If not I highly recomend tyring this.

Victor
 
Yes, I've done that. There was a big difference before I Sent the C28 off to Terry, not near as much since the upgrade. I listen to a lot of vinyl, so it is not practical to go that route. But there is a difference. I have yet to use the tone controls on the C28, the sound is that good!!!
 
Looks like a very enjoyable system! I remember auditioning some GMA speakers back in the late 90's and being very impressed. Happy listening!:music:
 
Hey ehoove....Thats some nice gear you have...

I used a C28 for almost 6 years before I upgraded...very nice phono section. Used it with a MC 2105 and they sure made sweet music together:yes:
I still have them..

I see you have an Rabco ST-8...How does it sound? Have you had to have any service done to it?

ehoove said:
I know that my system as it stands is meager compared to some in this forum.
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Remember...Theres no such thing as "meager" when it comes to Mac!
 
Very nice looking setup. A second MC2100 would be very sweet. Thanks for sharing your pictures. :)


Carl
 
St-8

David said:
Hey ehoove....Thats some nice gear you have...


I see you have an Rabco ST-8...How does it sound? Have you had to have any service done to it?


Remember...Theres no such thing as "meager" when it comes to Mac!
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I have owned the ST-8 since new, and have replaced the belt and cleaned it, other than a repair to the airpot for the cue it has not had any issues. The tone arm is only 5 grams so it is a great table with a high compliance cartridge. It is a very heavy table, but is not suspended in any way. I have always used a set of Audio Technica AT-605 isolators with it, and it has been fine with that setup. Great sound, but not the equal to my Thorens TD125 Mk II. I am using the ST-8 with a Marantz 2230 in my gym setup. Nice match with that unit, and my Boston Acoustic Subsat 6 II speaker system :yes:

Thanks for all the positive comments.
Jim
 
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