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Over the top

Hello,

Well what started off as a quest for a little more punch in my system has turned into some "Over the top" moves on my part. I had been very happy with how musical my Mcintosh MC 2102 & C2200 have been, but I did want a little more dynamics and punch without loosing and musical aspects of the system. My speakers are Sonus Faber Guarneri wich I love, and I was considering adding a second MC 2102 and running them bridged. Long story short I ended up with two Mcintosh MC 2301 monoblocs & Mcintosh C1000T preamp! Over the top or what.....I won't have the new equipment until next week but I am looking forward to it! Can't wait to hear the Guarneri driven by the MC 2301's & C1000T, all comments are welcome........
nocaster
nocaster OP
52 posts
 
Yes I figure that with the new electronics setup I will be good to go for quite some time. I'll will let everyone know how it works out when it's all set up.
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flg2001
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I own a pair of SF Guarneri and thought that adding a superb SS amp would help in the same areas you are looking for - so I bought a Gryphon pre/power combo with great results.

Saying that - I recently found that a Jadis Da55S provided a better defnition at all the audio spectrum, more vividness and definition - I am park there now.

Regarding the sub I agree with you - it works in some systems and not in others - it did not worked in mine - just added some integration problems and mushed the mids.

Good luck.
nocaster OP
52 posts
 
Anything that is going to mess up the mids in my system is out. All else besides the mids are just extensions in my book. I found the same thing when I tried a sub, more bottom end but at the expense of the magic of the mids. I'm not saying it can't work, but in my system and more importantly in my room it did not. I know when bands go into the studio they favour different studios for different sound characteristics, basically our listening rooms are like studios. They all have there own character and dynamics, the room is at least 50% of the formula. Glad to hear your enjoying those Guarneri's, they are special.
duane
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I agree with the use of a REL sub. The above problems with subs have not been an issue with REL because there is a specific set up procedure involving placement where the sub works with the room instead of against it.

Also, REL subs are tunable within 2 Hz. increments from 14 Hz and up. Most room nodes in the room your size are dealing with 50 to 60 Hz. and their overtones which is well above the REL's crossover point.
nocaster OP
52 posts
 
All good info Duane. There is no doubt that a high quality sub and some know how and patience can really dial a sub in well to a given room's sound characteristics. Most of my listening is built around great vocals (Like opera etc..) so subs are not really required or as important in that application. But for those that have a wider listening base in terms of material, go for it.
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