mbovaird
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| Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3 GoodArcher - you will not get the bass response with the 1.7's. I've owned them. They need subs. Failing that, look at other speakers (some in your list are good) which will give you full range. It sounds like you have some incredible gear already... | |
| Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3 Group 2 with a monkey wrench in your plans.Swap the preamp for the Classe CP-800 (which has a DAC built in, including USB), and most importantly, it handles bass management like a champ.Next - add in two JL Audio F110 subs (instead of upgrading fr... | |
| Mcintosh 601's vs Classe CA-M600's Onemeg - here is my rational for the 160.5 as well (over the 200.5). My 4 ohm speakers can only handle up to 300 watts....so with the 160.5 being 320 watts of class A into 4 ohms....I'm thinking that could be a really good match. Agree? I'm just n... | |
| Mcintosh 601's vs Classe CA-M600's I heard the xa160.5's today and was BLOWN AWAY. I hate to say it, but I preferred them to the xa200.5's. | |
| Mcintosh 601's vs Classe CA-M600's Is heat from these Class A amps an issue? Can you see them heating up a room worse than my tube amps (Mc 2301's)? | |
| Mcintosh 601's vs Classe CA-M600's Yes, they put out a lot of heat. I read that the xa200.5 put out nearly 1400 watts of heat at rest. Yowser! The 2301's don't put out quite that much.Have you ever compared the xa's to something like the Bryston 28SST2's or Classe CA-M600's?Mike | |
| Which amp would be ideal? I'd be tempted to try the Parasound JC-1. I'm kind of thinking you might want just a touch more power with those speakers (which are kind of inefficient). They are a bit analytical sounding, so something Class A I would suspect. A pair of Mc 2301'... | |
| Does you wife touch your system? Are you crazy? She wouldn't even know how to turn it on. | |
| MC 275 tube amps with what speakers ? Sonus Faber Elipsa SE's. Wow...what a combo that would be. uhh...definitely not Planar speakers. I've owned 4 pairs of Planars and they love power. | |
| Mcintosh 601's vs Classe CA-M600's I meant to say, "it's HOT enough!"Elizabeth - I've always loved reading your posts. Have you heard the Classe CA-M600's? | |
| Mcintosh 601's vs Classe CA-M600's Now you know my dilemma! The only consensus of everyone I have spoken with is Pass xa200.5 (or 160.5). I would buy those in a second - if not for the massive heat they put off. I live in Florida! It's not enough. I guess the Parasound JC-1's are n... | |
| Mcintosh 601's vs Classe CA-M600's Chuck - the word on the 53's is that they can be too analytical. Would you agree?I'm currently running the Strads with my Mc 2301's and its terrific, but I want to have the option (from time to time) to roll in some SS or Digital amps. I recently ... | |
| What is the single best pre amp you have ever hear McIntosh 2301's are the best I've heard so far. | |
| Mac 501 or Classe CA-M600 for original SF Cremona Classe CA-M600 all the way. I'm running the CA-2300 on my Strads and its glorious (second only to my McIntosh 2301's). | |
| Cable Recommendations Thanks guy. Rob at Audio Art has been great to deal with. I like these suggestions. Keep them coming! |