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Cables for McIntosh Equipment

I know that there is over 3000 post on cables but can not find what I am looking for.

I would like to hear from McIntosh users (no offence others)
Looking for your expertise on cables that have performed well with in your system- interconnects, digital, power cords, etc.

My current set up is:
1. McIntosh MC 207 power (AU 24 XLRs for main channels and RCA remaining)
2. McIntosh MX 119 pre amp
3. McIntosh MVP 851 (for DVD video only) with Stereovox digital and Monster Component Video Cables
4. Esoteric DV 50S for all two channel CD, SACD and DVD-A using Au 24 XLR’s
All power cords are Shunyata Python VX and one Taipan VX on a Hydra 2
Two dedicate and isolated grounded 20 amp outlets and a a 15 amp that is not isolated

Also any recommendations would love to hear also.
Thanks
JC
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pops
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Vx700 - using the new MC501 monoblocks, driving Thiel 3.6. Preamp is CJ premier 14, digital front is Meridian 200/263. Using SR masters on the digital frontend, works very nicely, this old Meridian combo has a nice analog warmness to it with perfect detail. But the SR masters signficantly brighten up the presentation on the amps, so having not tried other brands am using the stock pc's on the big Mac's. The MIT's are outstanding in the system, plenty of detail, warm with an open top end. The best quality they bring are an amazing presence, you are there feel.

Jerry
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vx700 OP
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I would like to thank the few that answered this forum. I have had few e mail conversations with Barrelchief and have decided to check out the Kubala-Sosna line. As it turns out there is quite a large McIntosh dealer whom has these in a # of there systems. I will post my impressions after I have had a chance to try them out. I will be using the Fascination Line of sepaker cables, balance interconnects and pwoer cords.
barnes
45 posts
 
I have McIntosh.. Try BEL the Wire. I've had several kinds in and BEL is the smoothest I have found.
ssayeed
37 posts
 
I use the Cable Research Labs bronze bundle. It's inexpenive and works really well with Mcintosh gear. I tried XLO, Nordost, Cardas, LFD and Kimber on my system and settled on the CRL bundle. Cardas Golde Reference would have been my next choice.
markeetaux
128 posts
 
I'm using Analysis plus with great results. IC's and speaker cables.
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