Hi: Driving Dynaudio Focus 110 stand mounts. My 45w CA800 does fine so I expect the Mc2105 to be more than adequate.
Yamaha A-S1100 vs Mctntosh vintge
I am currently using a Yamaha CA800 which I owned back in the late 70s and love it. I also h Editave a near mint Mc2105 amp (105 w/ch) currently not being used.
I’m considering selling the Mc2105 and getting a A-S1100, or getting one of the Mc pre-amp 30 seriespre-amp to go with the 2105. Cost wise the Yamaha would be about $4-500 less expensive. My son will get the CA800.
I should add that my high freq hearing isn’t so hot anymore (Army bang bang related) so midrange clarity is most important.
I’m considering selling the Mc2105 and getting a A-S1100, or getting one of the Mc pre-amp 30 seriespre-amp to go with the 2105. Cost wise the Yamaha would be about $4-500 less expensive. My son will get the CA800.
I should add that my high freq hearing isn’t so hot anymore (Army bang bang related) so midrange clarity is most important.
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I would say, choosing a better preamp would really make those Dyns "wake up" in the midrange now that I know what speakers you have. Those Dynaudio speakers are awesome! I would pair the MAC with a Modwright SWL 9.0 or a DOGE 8 Clarity or a Dehavilland Ultraverve SE or a Manley labs jumbo shrimp, yes these are all tube based pre amps :-) Also, cables will play a important role in making sure things dont get to warm or dark. Kimber and Morrow audio cables I have used with same brands and its great synergy. http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0905/modwrightswl90se.htm http://www.tnt-audio.com/ampli/doge8_preamp_e.html https://positive-feedback.com/Issue12/dehavilland.htm http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/manley6/jumboshrimp.html Matt M |
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