The Eagle Has Landed (MEN220 Content)

[NormaJean]

I recently placed an order for an MEN220, after debating for while wether I should be going with the latter or an MCD1100 first.

A few days after placing my order, I received an e-mail telling me that the MEN220 was not in stock and probably wouldn't be before at least a few weeks. After getting these news, I started debating if I should keep my order for the MEN220 or jump straight to the CD player. I bit my tongue before doing anything and decided to wait until the end of the day to make up my mind. A few hours later, UPS shows up at the door and asks us for help to bring a huge box in.

My heart started racing when I saw the McIntosh logo on one of those big brown boxes I love so much and as it got closer to me, I was able to make out ''MEN220''!

I had been tricked into this wonderful surprise, not only was the MEN220 in stock but it got to me much quicker than I had expected it to.

I left work a little earlier than usual as the excitement made me almost useless in the office, as soon as I got home I unpacked and installed my new component into my system.

The setup took about 20 minutes and was as painless as listening to droning tones for a few minutes.

I sat down to listen to a few of my favourite songs, a few seconds into it I started grinning, the room correction had the expected effect on my system. The bass tightened up and gained a nice new level of detail. The soundstage widened slightly and gained quite a bit in depth. I also noticed a bit more harmonics on the better recordings. There was also what sounded like a lower midrange peak which disappeared with the room correction, it made voices sound much more natural and allowed them to gain a life of their own and separate the from the other instruments.

After this initial listen I configured two more listening positions, including one that is off center and one that is a little higher than the others. In all positions, I found that the unit created a nicely balanced sound and an interesting soundstage.

I even configured a focus position where I sit at the dining table, I'm certain my significant other will be hearing a lot more of those ''Sorry honey, you were saying?''

[djwhog]

Man that is great news, congrats, what a way to be shocked huh!

lokoing great oo.

I am sure you will be very happy with it too.

[joeinid]

See, this is the kind of excitement we like around here Congratulations Ludwig! It's nice getting those big brown boxes for the big brown truck, isn't it? Well done! Enjoy.

Joe

[jdandy]

Ludwig.......Congratulations on the new MEN220. Additional Focus settings are just part of the amazing things the MEN220 is capable of doing. The active crossover funtions are amazing, too. I am pleased for you.

[NormaJean]

Dave, Joe and Dan,

Thank you for the kind comments

I am definately developing a special relationship with logistic companies.

I have not explored the other functions of the MEN220, they seemed like they would take a little more time and effort to implement, that is why I decided to take my time before messing around with crossovers and EQs.

So far I am definately a happy camper!

[Masterlu]

Good for you Ludwig! Congrad's

[jfray]

I am glad you like it! It added much to my system

IMO unless you have a highly acoustically treated, room you should consider the MEN 220....

[Scottsmrnyc]

Congrats on the MEN 220. As you know I have also purchased two MENs and I am waiting for a quiet day in which to set up the microphones and get it started. Thanks for your descriptive commentary in this regard as I might be waiting a long time to set mine up with all the honking horns and sirens going on. I live through you at this point.