My new mono set up

[Johncan]

Here is my new mono system:

Bozak Concert Grand lowboy
four 12-inch woofers
two 8-inch mids
eight 2-inch tweeters in array

McIntosh MC50 SS amp
McIntosh C8 tube preamp

 

[jaymanaa]

What are you using for a source?

 

[walkandtalk]

Very pretty.

 

[Brian]

How do you like the speaker with the MC50. I had my MC250 on my Symphonys and found it did not seem to get them to open up so I went for another 3db from a MC2105 and it did the trick. Those MC50s are as scarce as the lo-boy so really nice setup. What turntable are you going to use?

 

[Johncan]

Sources are as follows:

Fairchild 412 turntable with a MicroTrak tonearm with a Denon DL-102 mono cartridge,
Elac Miracord 50H turntable with a Grado 78C for 78s,
An el-cheapo Toshiba CD/SACD/DVD universal player wired to mono through an Edcor stereo to mono box.

I play quite a few classic mono jazz CDs and SACDs through the Toshiba.

 

[Johncan]

How do you like the speaker with the MC50. I had my MC250 on my Symphonys and found it did not seem to get them to open up so I went for another 3db from a MC2105 and it did the trick. Those MC50s are as scarce as the lo-boy so really nice setup. What turntable are you going to use?

I have only heard the lowboy on the MC50. I also have a MC2105 but it cannot be bridged to mono. I will use that in my stereo Concert Grands (which are still in my garage). I do have a McIntosh 754 which I can bridge to mono... I may try that soon. I may try some mono tube amps.

Right now, I am happy with the MC50.

John

 

[jaymanaa]

Hey John, tell me more about the stereo to mono box.

 

[WhiteSE]

john, you dog you...that is a great looking speaker!!!

 

[Justen]

Very impressive... I'm sure it sounds very, very good!

 

[Johncan]

Hey John, tell me more about the stereo to mono box.

Here is a link:

http://www.edcorusa.com/products/couplers/s2m.html

I use the S2M. I like that it converts stereo to mono with no phase cancellation.

I think MHardy told me about it.

John

 

[Johncan]

Very impressive... I'm sure it sounds very, very good!

I have been listening to mono jazz CD's and SACDs and mono classical LPs all day. The bass sounds and feels true... very deep. I am not noticing anything lacking from this speaker in the highs or mids either. I am enjoying it very much.

John

 

[Johncan]

john, you dog you...that is a great looking speaker!!!

You ought to see the stereo Concert Grands in the garage!!! Those are beautiful.

John

 

[Brian]

Seeing the MC50 siting on top reminds me how much floor space these take. Talk about a BIG floorprint. Maybe you could boast by putting a speaker like a Minimus 7 on top .

 

[CarlV]

:tresbon:

Beautiful setup John..


Carl

 

[ozmoid]

Very nice setup, John.

 

[ejfud]

Wow John, real nice setup.

Can't wait to see the pair in the garage.

 

[x_25]

Seeing the MC50 siting on top reminds me how much floor space these take. Talk about a BIG floorprint. Maybe you could boast by putting a speaker like a Minimus 7 on top .

Like me? http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=154953

 

[cableguy]

Changing your name to BozakJon.....
Great looking set up. Which I imagine sounds amazing.:thmbsp:




Bill

 

[Brian]

Yeah, like yours. Hmmm., I know we tend to be budget minded but using a kitty in lieu of stuffing seems a bit extreme.

 

[Brian]

You know you have a big room or are insane when your HT is made up of CGs.