Matt's system
 

Been here on AA for a while now, first as a lurker and more recently as a subscriber and occasional contributer. I am a novice at hi-fi, but have loved music all my life. I bought a (well) used MA6100 with period XR7 McIntosh speakers when I was in high school. Enjoyed them for over 20 years, and THOUSANDS of hours before this recent upgrade:

This is the 1st iteration of the new setup:

- Pair of MC501's, bought new when the 601's superseded them.
- 1st gen 800 Diamond speakers, bought used
- C2300 pre
- Oppo95 source
- Kimber 12TC speaker cable, Hero Copper balanced interconnects

Love the sounds I am hearing. So new, and such an improvement.

As I mentioned, music is a lifelong love. All kinds. Rock, blues, folk, bluegrass, jazz, occasionally classical and opera. I know a number of us here enjoy making music, so I thought to share a couple of the goodies that share the living room:

- JTM 45-100. KT66 chimey goodness, a Marshall that sounds like a ballsy Fender. Yes, this is the only one they made in white.

- Early (1969) 50 watt plexi. With rare, tall 4x12 cabinet with 25W greenbacks. Looks like an 8x10, but it's not.

- A motley mix of Hiwatt goodness. Why? Just because.

Enjoy!

PS -would be grateful if anyone could assist in getting the pics full-size.

Best,

Matt

Matt, its too cool. Congrats! :thumbsup:

AWESOME setup! Thanks for sharing.

Matt.......Here you go. :thumbsup:


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---Matt, do you play with a band? ...Or played with few before?

Cheers, and nice setup & speakers,
Bob

Thanks guys!

Thanks Dan, much better.


I prefer to play with myself...

:naughty:

A few bands with friends over the years, actually looking to put something together again soon. We'll see.

In the meantime, Nat is VERY understanding since this all doubles as our living room/dining room.

:)

Matt very nice, clean impressive and an awesome system, congrats buddy!:)

Very nice Matt!:)

Matt, nice setup!

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Matt,

Very nice room you have there.:thumbsup: I like how it is very clean and organized. The speakers and equipment look great, and I am sure it sounds incredible! :music:

By the way very cool guitar you have there...

Matt! Love the big B&Ws!

Looks Great Matt! :ok:

Awesome Matt! The Lady loves your pair of R2D2s. :D

Matt
Looks like you and the system can put on some great musical performances in that room
System really looks good.

Great (and great-looking) system, Matt!

What artist is the painting that one can see on the left of the first image from?

Matt... Everything looks great!!! :thumbsup:

Just checked back into this forum - thanks guys for the collective :thumbsup:

The picture is actually an etching (paint on etched metal plates to canvas) called "La Voile" (the Sail).

Paul Cloutier is the local artist. His stuff is in a lot of Canadian corporate and personal galleries. I believe in the Louvre etching section as well.

I just like the shapes, the colors, the frame and matting. Not an art collector - unless it has tubes...

:whistle:

Great room Matt, we are a lucky bunch aren't we all.

No kidding. Key is not to forget it.

Matt...love your room and system, neat, clean and uncluttered, the guitars and amps are wonderful. Congrats!

Dave

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+1 & IMO makes a statement: the owner of this equipment is a serious audiophile.

Best

Bob

I just now discovered this topic, great system and nicely organized!

Me, too! Great system, Matt.

Beautiful setup Matt! :thumbsup: