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05-20-2020, 09:11 AM
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2 Channel in an HT setup
My HT system consists of a MX121, MVP891, and a Mac Laptop connected via HDMI. I have a extensive collection of CDs (4000-5000) all ripped lossless to the laptop.
I usually list to my music collection using iTunes or Jriver (dsf) connected to the MX121 via HDMI. So my (subjective) question is do I get a real bang if I were to add a C53 (USB) using HT bypass for 2-channel? My front channels are MC1.2K and Focal Sopra3's 
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05-20-2020, 11:27 AM
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I use a C200 and Integra DHC-80.6 like that. Can't imagine ever going back to using only an AVP for 2-ch listening. Plus my C200 facilitates my tape machines, tt, etc.
I have my CDP (Pioneer PD-T07) and bluray player (Oppo 205) connected to the C200 via XLR and connected to the DHC via RCA (cdp) and HDMI (oppo) so each can be used as a source with each preamp.
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05-20-2020, 07:16 PM
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Is the C53 balanced output voltage 2x the MX121? You might see an improvement in volume there I would think if that’s the case.
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05-20-2020, 09:04 PM
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I don’t have the mx121, but have the Marantz av8805, and 2 channel was significantly better with the c53 running bypass.
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Theater/Listening Room: 2 Ch: And LR for HT using passthrough Speakers: Mc XRT1.1K tri-amped; 3 x Shunyata Sigma 1.5m SCs per side Amplification Mc MC901 & MC1.25KW monoblocs; Shunyata Sigma ICs;1 AudioQuest Niagra 5K per side powering amps using Shunyata Sigma PCs Preamp/Digital Mc C1100 Preamp Sh. Sigma V2 PC; Mc D1100 DAC Sh Sigma PC; Mc MCT500 transport Sh. Venom 14 PC; : Intel NUC w/Mc Drvr as Roon Endpoint, Sh. Sigma USB, Sh. Venom 14D PC; Sh. Denali 6000/s v2. Analog Basis 2200Sig TT; Basis SuperArm 9 TA; Lyra Etna SL Cart; HT: Speakers: C-B&W CT8.2LCR; LRSur-B&W CT8.4 LCRS; R-B&W 804D2; CeilAtmos-4X B&W CCM8.5D; SUB-2X JL Gotham Amps: C+Surr MC303; R+Atm- 2 x MC255 PrePro/Video: Marantz AV8805; KScape; Sony 4kBluRay; Sony VPL-VW995ES 4K Laser Proj.
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05-20-2020, 09:27 PM
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2 Channel in an HT setup
Definitely an improvement going with a C53
If you are a serious 2 channel guy then you owe it to yourself. I used a MX121 with a C2300 and C500 with excellent results
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Analog Sources: Oppo 203, Oppo 105, DirecTV, AppleTV 4K, Roku Ultra, Nvidia Shield Digital Sources: Aurender W20 via USB and dual XLR, dCS Rossini and Clock HT Processor: Anthem AVM90 PreAmp: Audio Research Ref 6 Amp: ML 536 (2), Rotel 1552 (3), Rotel 1585 Speakers: Focal Maestro EVO, Focal 1000 Utopia Center, Focal 1000 IW6 side/rear surrounds, Focal 1000 IW6 X4 Ceiling, Rel G2 X 2 subs, Martin Logan 1500 X 2 subs, B&W 805D2 in master bedroom Video: JVC NZ8 Projector Power: Shunyata Everest, Sigma XC (1), Sigma NR (1), Sigma Analog (2), Alpha HC (2), Alpha Digital (2), Alpha Analog (1), Viper(1), Venom Digital(1) Cables: Shunyata Anaconda SC, Anaconda IC (2), Shunyata Sigma USB, Shunyata Sigma XLR X 2, Shunyata Sigma Ethernet, Shunyata Clock Alpha X 2, Sigma x 1
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05-21-2020, 05:39 AM
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I use a Goldpoint SA2X-I XLR switch box between my BLURAY->PROC and DAC->PRE. Both connecting to the AMP.
This means I don't have to have the both systems on at the same time. 
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05-21-2020, 09:48 AM
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So long as the Goldpoint doesnt negatively impact SQ, one advantage of the above approach is that you could get the D1100 pre/dac instead of the C53 (assuming you have no other analog sources). In either case, if you want to get the best results from hi-rez native DSD, you should consider a windows based streamer (computer) so you can run the McIntosh dac drivers.
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Theater/Listening Room: 2 Ch: And LR for HT using passthrough Speakers: Mc XRT1.1K tri-amped; 3 x Shunyata Sigma 1.5m SCs per side Amplification Mc MC901 & MC1.25KW monoblocs; Shunyata Sigma ICs;1 AudioQuest Niagra 5K per side powering amps using Shunyata Sigma PCs Preamp/Digital Mc C1100 Preamp Sh. Sigma V2 PC; Mc D1100 DAC Sh Sigma PC; Mc MCT500 transport Sh. Venom 14 PC; : Intel NUC w/Mc Drvr as Roon Endpoint, Sh. Sigma USB, Sh. Venom 14D PC; Sh. Denali 6000/s v2. Analog Basis 2200Sig TT; Basis SuperArm 9 TA; Lyra Etna SL Cart; HT: Speakers: C-B&W CT8.2LCR; LRSur-B&W CT8.4 LCRS; R-B&W 804D2; CeilAtmos-4X B&W CCM8.5D; SUB-2X JL Gotham Amps: C+Surr MC303; R+Atm- 2 x MC255 PrePro/Video: Marantz AV8805; KScape; Sony 4kBluRay; Sony VPL-VW995ES 4K Laser Proj.
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05-26-2020, 12:27 PM
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I didn't start with the MX so not sure. I just got an MX121 and MC7106, using passthru via my C2500. Passthru is great once you get it figured out. Kind of a pain but I called McIntosh tech support and Ron Cornelius walked me through it.
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McIntosh MC402, C2500, MC7061, MX121 and MVP861. VPI Prime Scout TT. Sonus Faber Sonetto Vs, Sonus Faber Center I, Two REL T/9i subs. Wharfedale 11.2 surrounds. Lake house: Beomaster 5500, Beogram 5500 CD, Beocord 5500 and U-Turn Orbit Plus TT. Wharfedale 225 speakers
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