I would say that any row would be absolutely amazing. It really is an ageless system that will never be duplicated again. However, McIntosh had to move on because of their inability to continue to manufacture the cabinets. They think that the new PS2K/XRT2.1KW is competitive with Ivan's system. I think the JL Gotham is the best value for an ultimate subwoofer on the market. But it's a sealed box sub and probably the blend will not be as good as with a Submerge with Wilson speakers, so I would prefer dual Submerges with an Alexx V or Alexia V. I would also prefer the Titan with Magico loudspeakers for the same reason. Magico also makes a less expensive sub. Years ago the JL and Rel lines of subs didn't have much competition. I believe that McIntosh will soon be coming out with a little brother to the PS2K, i.e., a PS1K.
Best
Charles
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Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest
Amps: McIntosh MC3500MKII (2); McIntosh MC1.25KW (2); MC2.1KW An (1)
Preamp: C-12000 An
Sources: MCD12000 An; MVP881; MVP851; MR87; Marantz 510LV; ASUS laptop
Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties Chronosonic XVX
Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1); Wilson ActivXO Stereo Electronic Crossover
Cables main system: Audioquest WEL Signature speaker cables; balanced IC (preamp to main amps); WEL Signature digital coaxial cable for MVP 881/MCD12000; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for MVP 851 DVD player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Audioquest Diamond USB cable; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords for total of 8); Thunder HC power cord for MR87 tuner
Cables subwoofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable (1); Wolf balanced subwoofer IC; Wind balanced IC from preamp to ActivXO; Hurricane HC (3); Hurricane Source (1); Dragon HC (1) power cords
Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines.
Isolation: Wilson Pedestals; Bassocontinuo McIntosh Ultra Feet; X-material plinth
Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD)
Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes
Last edited by Charles; 01-16-2024 at 02:06 PM.
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