missioncoonery

Responses from missioncoonery

Frustrated with the sound of my system
IMO, you have alot of "issue" gear.I would start with your source ,the Rotel.I had one years ago and its really not worth messing with.Next the speakers...but for someone to tell you to "switch to vinyl" is just stupid... 
Mcintosh with Ayre pre-amp
IMO the 402 is far superior to the 352 and worth the extra $$$,,and to find a 352 for 2200 is a pipe dream!!! but I would match your pre with Arye amp 
B&W 805D2 or Magico Q1?
Jdec ..and proud of it!!! 
speakers prior to owning Harbeth 7es 3's
IMO, I would agree with Tom on the C1s(used).I have the X03SE and ran Rel subs w/Dynaudio in a room approx the same as yours.Sounded great IMO.Having said that I would strongly suugest you listen to them as they are completely different..Speed/bet... 
B&W 805D2 or Magico Q1?
French Fry...Exactly!!.Your post makes no sense.Your trying to compare or ask for opinions comparing the 2 speakers.A 25K+ speaker to a 5K speaker and you call my comments cynical.You asked what we thought.Ive heard both speakers at the same deale... 
B&W 805D2 or Magico Q1?
French_fries..If ya love the B&W sooo much..buy em and be done. 
B&W 805D2 or Magico Q1?
IMO,your post makes no sense.You want to compare the Q1 which is a worldclass monitor against a mid entry level one at best,not a fair fight...and Ive never met any serious audiophile that I respect suggest " B&W has correct overall tonal bala... 
best vintage or new speaker for MC240 and C-11
IMO,I would sell the Macs as they bring good money,much better gear out there for similar $$$(and i invested in Mac gear for years)...but if content on keeping I would agree with above post adding JBL to the mix,maybe eliminating the Tannoys as th... 
speakers prior to owning Harbeth 7es 3's
Just curious ,why would you sell one set of speakers to get another that has the same sound?I suggest broading your horizons and listening to different presentations,ya may like what ya hear...... 
MM Micro one comparison.
IMO ,Having heard the 1.5 as well as the G1s..Vivid is world class and will compete or better anything out there. 
PASS LABS SERVICE - GOLD star
A few years ago I had an amp that was having intermitant issues.I sent the amp in under warranty,the lab couldnt reproduce the problem and sent it back to me.Within a week it started the same thing.Sent it back for the second time.Within a few day... 
New Stuff
Well, I have to give you kudos building a new system around speakers first,alot of boneheads do it ass backwards.IMO I suggest looking at other makers of speakers that way you can get a sense of what is really out there as opposed to getting a fam... 
CD player closest to vinyl?
Whats the best Vinyl rig closest to a CD player?..IMO about as stupid as the first 
Audio Research Corp Ref 5 SE
"If missioncoonery's mission statement is always to wait for the next best thing, he might never have to buy anything ever." Doggiehowser..You missed my point.AR changes its line so often it doesnt make sense to buy anything from them new as its r... 
Audio Research Corp Ref 5 SE
Wait a couple months and get it cheap..when the new ref 6 comes out!