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Bookshelf Speaker Options for MA12000
I recently ordered the MA12000 to simplify and downsize my system. Now I'm looking to downsize from my Wilson Yvette's to something smaller as this system will be moving to a smaller home in the near future. I have an opportunity to buy the Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition or the Raidho TD1.2 and not sure which to choose. I love the look of the Sonus Faber including the stands. If I buy the Raidho's, I wouldn't buy the stands as I don't care for the look, and I've read they are unstable. Thoughts?
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McIntosh MA12000, Wilson SabrinaX, Bluesound Node 2i, Transparent Ultra Gen5 Speaker Cables, Transparent Gen5 Powerwave, Transparent High Performance Gen5 Power Cables, Transparent Premium Gen5 75 Ohm Digital Cable, Tidal Connect |
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Both awesome speakers. I understand your hesitation on the Raidho stands, but what would you use in their stead?
Any thoughts on Tune Tots?
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Clearaudio Ovation with Tracer Dynavector KARAT 17DX Naim Uniti Core Schiit Yggdrasil McIntosh C22/MC275 Wilson TuneTots B&W DB3D Nordost QKore/QBase/Frey 2 Transparent Super IsoAcoustics GAIA II Stax SR-009S with SRM-700T |
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The Dynaudio 20 stands are supposed to work well. The more I think about it, I would probably try the matching stands. I considered the TuneTots but kind of concerned they only go down to 65Hz vs 40Hz of the others. I agree, I can’t go wrong with either.
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McIntosh MA12000, Wilson SabrinaX, Bluesound Node 2i, Transparent Ultra Gen5 Speaker Cables, Transparent Gen5 Powerwave, Transparent High Performance Gen5 Power Cables, Transparent Premium Gen5 75 Ohm Digital Cable, Tidal Connect |
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The McIntosh MA12000 is a premium luxury product, so is Sonus faber.
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I agree the low end is an issue with stand-mounts. If a sub will fit, I recommend it with any of these
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Clearaudio Ovation with Tracer Dynavector KARAT 17DX Naim Uniti Core Schiit Yggdrasil McIntosh C22/MC275 Wilson TuneTots B&W DB3D Nordost QKore/QBase/Frey 2 Transparent Super IsoAcoustics GAIA II Stax SR-009S with SRM-700T |
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Bass is not an "issue", it is a "blessing" with stand mounted speakers. What can be achieved with stand mounted speakers and a good quality sub, appropriate for the size of the listening space, is what full range speakers that are poorly matched to the size of the room can only dream of.
Good luck dealing with speakers that couple heavily to the walls and/or excite room modes and create standing waves that obliterate the purity of the midrange on every bass note. With a well designed, adjustable sub, all that can be dialed in to much greater satisfaction. A crossover such as a Bryston 10B-SUB between the preamp and amp and to split the signal before it even gets to the amps is the best way to go but now we are getting into a complicated setup... Would be cheaper to find a more appropriate room than getting into crossovers and a stereo pair of subs |
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I would go with the Sonus Fabers. The Guarneri Traditions are gorgeous speakers and they are perfect matches for McIntosh amps especially since they are owned by the same company.
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I’ve been told the Raidho’s are neutral and would pair well with the McIntosh. Although, I can’t find much online confirming they are a good pairing. I’m leaning toward the Guarneri’s as I know they will sound great with the Mc gear. That was my first pick.
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McIntosh MA12000, Wilson SabrinaX, Bluesound Node 2i, Transparent Ultra Gen5 Speaker Cables, Transparent Gen5 Powerwave, Transparent High Performance Gen5 Power Cables, Transparent Premium Gen5 75 Ohm Digital Cable, Tidal Connect |
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I ABSOLUTELY love my McIntosh XR50's... they sound 5 times their size... They might be "book shelf" but they're 300w, and 3-way... and designed to work with McIntosh is a big plus.
You can click on the link below (in my signature block) to a video of my system, and hear them for the first minute of the video... of course the Youtube compression and. your computer speakers will not do them justice but you'll get the idea. Last edited by SAM992; 11-27-2020 at 12:34 AM. |
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