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Magico with McIntosh
I heard a pair of Q5's and fell in love. I have a pair on order. I heard them with Boulder amps and Spectral preamp and cd. I've been reading a lot about Magico needing "fast" amps. I have McIntosh 601's. They bench over 800plus each into 4 ohms as per Hi-Fi News review. Will they be a good match. I believe the 601's are a bit "faster" than the older more traditional Mac "tube-like" amps. Opinions please......
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The Q5 needs a "fast amp?" You mean the all knowing reviewers said the $60,000+ speaker won't respond to a signal as quickly as a speaker a tenth the price? The MC601s should be terrific. Congratulations on your acquisition!
Last edited by GaryProtein; 05-31-2012 at 09:55 PM. |
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Hi Jim,
First of all, a super big heartfelt congratulations. I am sure you will love them. I am sure the MC601's will handle the Q5's and sound excellent. Your C500 will make the most of the combo. You could always see how it goes and enjoy them for now. Last edited by joeinid; 05-31-2012 at 09:56 PM. |
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Thanks Gary. LOVE the Infinity's. I had a pair of Ren 90's and liked them very much.
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Big Congrats Jim! I've listened to Q1 and Q3 powered by an Mc452, very pleasing to my ears. I hope your Q5 and MC601's give you many years of enjoyment, you will be livin' the dream.
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Thank you very much. I'm starting to think I may read too much.... lol
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Congrats on the Q5!! I would stay with the 601's....... Dont forget to post pics!!!!!!!
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Congrats on the Q5s Jim
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Congrats Jim !
Not only I agree with Gary and Joe, but I would tend to think that Magico should sound even better with Mc. Sent from my iPhone using A.Aficionado
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There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats Albert Schweitzer |
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The 501's didn't work at all with Wilson Sasha's. Slow, poor detail, kind of hazy.
It was like listening to background music, no passion, dynamics, excitement. That being said, it's my understanding the 601's address many of the issues above. Truthfully, I think Mac has made great strides in their sonics over the last 4 years or so but I think there are many other products that are significantly better. The only way for you to really tell is to try something other than the 601's to get a comparison in your system. Otherwise, it's all conjecture. |
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