Amp for the 3.7's: 28B SST2 or MC601? Others?

[mbovaird]

Although I've never heard that combination, I definitely like the sounds of it. I heard them in my house with Ayre, McIntosh, Classe', etc. That was the one combination I thought about...but never tried.

Here's another thought....Anthem M1's. I would want to find out their ability to handle complex ohm loads, but they could sound very good.

Here is some info: M1 Monaural Amplifier - Welcome to the New Official Anthem® Audio Video Website.

This is a cool video. Love the cooling system! [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn7yLVUMwE0]Anthem shows us the M1 Statement, a 1000 watt digital mono amplifier - YouTube[/ame]

There was a pair for sale on AGon a couple of weeks ago for about $4k (for both).

Mark Powers here on AA has a pair and loves them on his difficult to drive Salon 2's.

If it was me...I would be talking to the folks at Anthem about this combo...just a thought.

Mike

[joeinid]

Thanks for the video Mike!

Very cool. I'd love to hear them.

[mbovaird]

Joe - I'm wondering if Ivan would create a "Recommended System area"...an area where Members could recommend systems within a certain budget. I was thinking about this the other day, and someone could have a killer system for $20K or less. A pair of used Salon 2's, used Anthem M1's, a used 2300 preamp and a Oppo-95/105 (for now). Throw in a VPI Traveler or something and wow.

There is an awful lot of collective intelligence on this site that goes to waste. Mixing and matching is one of the hardest things and many of us have had experiences (good and bad) that might be worth sharing....(suggests obviously since every application is difference)....

It could be a AA Membership Only type of area where we could base it on budget: $10K, $15K, $20K, etc.

Just saying...

Heck....we may even have an area like this and I don't even know it!

[joeinid]

Great idea!

I've been looking at the Anthem site. There's a dealer very close to me. I'll have to see if he has them set up. It looks like they did a lot of research on those little guys.

Cool!

[peacefulcargo]

Originally Posted by bzr

I'm interested to know what the "system" was in whole? What else were you running with it? Cables, cords, power etc.

I fed the system with lossless audio into Wadia 27ix then into KXR, also used BP26 and 28s into ML Quests, also used McIntosh XRT1ks. I now use KXR/MXR into ML CLX. Cables were JPS Aluminata all the way through for Audio and for Computer Audio Locus Design Cynosure.

[4N6]

All right, I made up my mind. Went for the MC601's. As I already have a full Mc system, so this seemed like the best choice. I also love the overall sound quality and only needed more power. This seemed like the best solution.

Now for the wait for them to arrive!

[Bluemcintosh]

Originally Posted by 4N6

All right, I made up my mind. Went for the MC601's. As I already have a full Mc system, so this seemed like the best choice. I also love the overall sound quality and only needed more power. This seemed like the best solution.

Now for the wait for them to arrive!

Congrats! I think you made the right choice . I sure love mine and you will enjoy your MC601's years to come.

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[Ritmo]

Originally Posted by 4N6

All right, I made up my mind. Went for the MC601's. As I already have a full Mc system, so this seemed like the best choice. I also love the overall sound quality and only needed more power. This seemed like the best solution.

Now for the wait for them to arrive!

Congrats Kevin!

Mike

[chessman]

Big Congrats!!

[4N6]

I am really looking forward to the new amps. They should have plenty of power and I already know that the build quality, sound quality, and esthetics will be top notch. Now for some new interconnects and speaker cables!