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01-04-2024, 01:44 PM
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Glenn, congratulations on your upgrade! Going to solid state points out how important it is to carefully match your speakers to your amp/preamp. Tubes don't don't always sound better. I had always thought the Audio Classics only sold used used gear with an emphasis on Mac. However, after knowing about them for at least 35 years, I discovered that they were also a retail dealer for McIntosh. Also, an authorized McIntosh Service Center to repair Mac gear. However, I understand they are too busy to take in outside repair business. I occasionally receive emails from them for used gear. I probably missed the fact that they are a retail outlet for McIntosh also.
Best Charles
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__________________________________________ Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest Amps: McIntosh MC3500MKII (2); McIntosh MC1.25KW (2); MC2.1KW An (1) Preamp: C-12000 An Sources: MCD12000 An; MVP881; MVP851; MR87; Marantz 510LV; ASUS laptop Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties Chronosonic XVX Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1); Wilson ActivXO Stereo Electronic Crossover Cables main system: Audioquest WEL Signature speaker cables; balanced IC (preamp to main amps); WEL Signature digital coaxial cable for MVP 881/MCD12000; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for MVP 851 DVD player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Audioquest Diamond USB cable; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords for total of 8); Thunder HC power cord for MR87 tuner Cables subwoofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable (1); Wolf balanced subwoofer IC; Wind balanced IC from preamp to ActivXO; Hurricane HC (3); Hurricane Source (1); Dragon HC (1) power cords Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines. Isolation: Wilson Pedestals; Bassocontinuo McIntosh Ultra Feet; X-material plinth Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD) Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes 
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01-04-2024, 03:50 PM
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Thank you, Charles.
But. after a few months I find that my old ears need/want something brighter than the 0/93 soft-dome tweeter. Rolled in a set of Maggie 1.7i and they are definitely a step in the right direction for resolution, speed & highs (if in the wrong direction for a down-size). Enjoying some Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett (an excellent album) on a lazy day.
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag
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