What McIntosh equipment would you downsize to?

[two dot]

As many of you know, I have been living, for the last three years, in a large house provided for me while I restore another house on the property.

Well, because of some unforeseen circumstances I will be moving to a MUCH smaller place. Read 1 bedroom/studio type apartment.

Right now, I have 4 Full McIntosh set ups... several are going to be sold or put in storage.

So.. if you were in a similar situation, what would your "set up" look like? Keep in mind that I do not need to build a single small system just out of gear I currently own, I could do some trading.

This could be an interesting discussion...

PS. I see some HEADPHONES in my future...

[Taylode]

If it were me and I was moving into a studio, I'd keep your main system and store the rest; however, if I were moving into a 1 bedroom I'd keep the main, the bedroom system, and store the rest. I'm too much of a pack rat to sell anything.

[gregswaim]

I would keep everything in your main system and sell the other 2. Check out Stax for headphones- serious headphones for serious music lovers.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by gregswaim

I would keep everything in your main system and sell the other 2. Check out Stax for headphones- serious headphones for serious music lovers.

I agree with Greg. The main system is a keeper.

[KingRT]

Originally Posted by Taylode

If it were me and I was moving into a studio, I'd keep your main system and store the rest; however, if I were moving into a 1 bedroom I'd keep the main, the bedroom system, and store the rest. I'm too much of a pack rat to sell anything.

+1

In my opinion, the LS360 are the most under-rated/appreciated, speakers being sold, on the used market.
Yes I own them too. They play everything well!
Dont sell, even if they do not fit your current situation.

[JSCC]

Hi two dot,

Keep your main system BUT with a twist.

1. Sell off the preamp and get the C500P preamp.
2. Get the newer BD player (MVP881??) when its released.
3. Complete the system with a MR88 and presto!, you have one full McIntosh system.

Think your other systems when traded would yield the gears I mentioned and they not necessarily had to be new, especially the C500P preamp.

Thats my view and certainly, I would downsize that way.

Cheers!

[80B]

Stephen,
I'd keep the main system as well - I see you have the LS360s for sale. If you're looking at monitors, you've got a lot of choices. Wilson Duettes, B&W 805s (I remember you like the sound of the 802Ds), SF of course. On the other hand, there's a number of floorstanders that have basically the same footprint as a monitor on a stand (my preference usually).

[Dj_AmTraX]

Sorry to hear that you have to downsize. I would keep the C2200, MC402, LS360 & MCD500. Sell everthing else and do the following.

Living space system:
- C2200
- MCD500
- Mc402
- LS360
- Mac Mini (as music & movie server) connect to MCD500 for better audio via optical
- One 32gb iPod Touch (as remote & on the road)

Bedroom system:
- Apple AirPort Express (to stream music off Mac Mini) connect to Apogee or Benchmark DAC via optical
- Apogee Mini DAC or Benchmark DAC1 pre (both has headphone output)
- Focal Professional CMS50 (powered mini studio monitors)
- Sennheiser HD650
- Same iPod Touch as remote.

[1KW]

Wow,

Sorry to hear this. If you can hold onto the main system, maybe keep the 402 incase you want to do home theater. Sell the rest.

[jdandy]

I'm not liking the sound of any of this. It makes me sad.