Kanta......anyone have a pair yet?

[michael paul]

maybe i missed it but what does your system consist of?

i think i see a MAC7200?

what lies ahead?

[rubytuesday]

My system consists of:

—McIntosh MA6500 (13 years old)
—Clearaudio Concept (Black) w/Satisfy Arm and Maestro v2 MM Cartridge
—Bluesound Node 2
—Shunyata Hydra 4
—Synergistic Research Cables
—Acoustic Geometry Diffusers/Absorbers

What’s next? A new integrated. Streaming solution. Something like an Aurender or an UltraRendu/Chord Qutest.

[Formerly YB-2]

Originally Posted by rubytuesday

My system consists of:

—McIntosh MA6500 (13 years old)
What’s next? A new integrated.

If you decide on a new McIntosh integrated you might want to listen to one at home with your new speakers before purchasing. The new McIntosh integrated amps sound quite different from the older models. The more 'modern' sound may not work as well for you.

[rubytuesday]

I got the Mc at an estate sale for a song. I’m considering the following amps:

—Hegel H360/190
—VTL IT-85
—Naim Supernait 2
—AR VSi75/60
—Vac 160i

I know. A mix of tubes and solid state. I’m just trying to figure out what I like.

[Formerly YB-2]

Lot of great integrated amp choices out there.

[jayvis]

Originally Posted by Formerly YB-2

If you decide on a new McIntosh integrated you might want to listen to one at home with your new speakers before purchasing. The new McIntosh integrated amps sound quite different from the older models. The more 'modern' sound may not work as well for you.

I think a new McIntosh integrated amp would be a fine choice with your new speakers. I've always had McIntosh amplification with my different Focal speakers and find them to be great together.

[mcpaf76]

Ruby, nice setup looks great. As an option also you may want to listen to the NAD Masters integrated or separates. I'm running my Sopra 3's with the separates and the BluOs card, and it sounds really good.

[joey_v]

I heard the kanta2 yesterday with a group of audiophiles. Personally I liked it. It did have just wee bit of zing at the top end sometimes but I can look past it for the midrange and bass it pumped out.

[michael paul]

joey

what kind of electronics? maybe the zing was too much solid state? or otherwise?

mike

[joey_v]

mark levinson 585 integrated.

It sounded very average through bluesound node 2.

Then became good with the esoteric. Then fantastic with the emm labs dac2x.