Marc's system
 

Ok, I finally have it to a point where I want to share with you :)

I only wish I could share how it sounds, which is pretty good! My equipment list is in my signature.

Sorry, my phone doesn't take the best pics, but you get the idea.


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Wow! Sweet! Beautiful! Must sound amazing! Congratulations!

Yeah, great set-up! Also, like the blend of tube and SS with the 452 and 2300. And with the D100 run as a source... Hope to get close to that with the new pre-amp. :thumbsup:

Yes. More about the D100. Junker, on the other forum, you were going to review the D100. Haven't looked. Did you?

But this setup is just beautiful. I auditioned almost this exact system a couple weeks ago in the store. I could have listened for hours.

Beautiful! Nicely done, the room and specially the toys.

Nothing formal written up. I'm sure Marc has a few things to say about the D100. It's really excellent, especially as a source, and for the $... :yes:

My balanced cable was just installed a few days ago, and now I'm thinking about getting the C2500 with it's built-it DAC, but the way Marc has it is very nice. And the speakers look great, too!

I haven't heard a LOT of dacs...several people on AA like the Schiit Bifrost, and various other "giant killers". I'll just say this: Unlike my venerable MF M1Dac, the D100 does an outstanding job of making digital sound more analog. And isn't that what they are all supposed to do? I find that it makes voices sound organic and natural. All that shrill crap that I have been used to for years is gone. What more can I want?

Plus, I had to fill a shelf in my rack :)

Very nice! :music:

Room & pics look great. Thanks for sharing.

This may be the model system: quality, performance, syntergy, aesthics > perfect = nothing can be added or taken away.

very nice system:)

Very nice system and room. Perfect setup. Enjoy!

Marc... Great looking system; I have no doubt it sounds terrific!

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Beautiful room and system. I really like the way you integrated the acoustic treatments in. My wife would never let me do that in my family/living room :tears:

Marc,

You have put together a beautiful setup and space to enjoy it. Congrats on a job well done! :thumbsup:

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Marc.......Great looking system. Very clean installation.

beautiful set up!

I'm not married, but if I do get married, this is part of the deal. The stereo room is mine, and the garage filled with muscle cars is mine. Hands off! :smoking:

Very nice system, room and setup.

Tastefully done.

Being married might change your thinking in a few areas. :D

Marc... Thanks for sharing. Everything looks great!!! :thumbsup:

Nice system, and I'm sure it sounds excellent.

I've been there, done that. If I do it again, someone else is going to have to change their thinking first!

I think you should get married, why should you be happy. :naughty:

I was laughing so hard my wife came in and she laughed as well when I shared this

Josh, I appreciate that you want my input, but I dont use a computer for my music directly. I have two digital sources, both going through coax into the d100: my nad cd player and my squeezebox touch.. the latter of which streams flac files from a windows server on my home network.

For now, this is doing the job, and I don't see the need to hook up a computer to usb.

That said, I mentioned before that I feel the d100 puts a nice organic natural spin on any digital content, which is precisely what I want.

Yes absolutely! I accidentally posted to the wrong thread. You and Rick both have D100s so I'm always looking for your insight with the unit. :thumbsup:

Yeah I was wondering what happened, the post I replied to disappeared! Haha, well at least you got my comments.

Marc, love how neat and clean your system is.

Thanks for all the kind words, everyone! I really appreciate it. Glad SOMEONE doesn't think I'm nuts!

Nice looking system.

Beautiful set up ! I love the room as well. How you like the McIntosh and B&W 802 diamond combo ? I am thinking to purchase the 802 diamond as well.

Does 802 Diamond has better mid range sound compare to D version ?

I never heard the previous version, so I can't comment. However, this has a very nice midrange in my opinion. It can be magical with the right placement and amplification.

In my opinion, I hit a home run by pairing Mac and B&W. A lot of people are doing it on this forum, so I felt like it would be worth a try, and I am not disappointed!

Retail on those is $14k? The 452 is enough powah? Gosh, I hope so. That is another speaker on the short list...in Rosenut. But the black looks very nice as well IMO :thumbsup:

Nice equipment you have there Marc. The acoustic panels blend in nicely with the room. Great job!:thumbsup:

Retail on 802's is 15k I believe. Hell yes the 452 is enough power! It's awesome.

Oh, and Rosenut was my second choice...well I went back and forth! Both finishes are gorgeous.

Congrats, Marc! I would not change a thing. Enjoy your new-found tunes. :music:

I greatly appreciate everyone's comments! This is one of my favorites. I agree! Well I could take away my 452 and add some 601s...bad! Bad marc!

Just updating my system page with shots of my Wilson's.


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Great Job! :thumbsup:

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