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In Reply to: RE: Yep, I'm feeling that too posted by SpotcheckBilly12345 on October 27, 2016 at 09:06:15
I wound up with a 2105/C28 combo. The glossy black faceplate, big meters, and fancy blue illuminated lettering were what sold me.
I remember first hearing such a combo as a teenager along with a MR-78 and MPI-4 Maximum Performance Indicator flush mounted in a wall driving Bozaks. I was ready for greatness! Instead, the result was just - insipid. Boring. Resolution? I'm sure it was also purchased for the light show.
I too, purchased an AR Integrated based upon favorable reviews and its clean appearance. That amplifier taught me the lesson of the limitations of Class B operation. It sounded fine driving Advents at high levels, but resolution disappeared on the low end of the scale. Good with FFF, not PPP.
Since you mention a Nelson Pass design, I found the exact opposite situation with a Threshold Stasis. That amp resolved beautifully all the way down the floor.
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You know I fell for that light show a few times already. Pretty but resolution and dynamics- nothing to get excited about.
I've been reading a lot of Mac postings and I notice many of them tend to use the word loud. Or phrases like until the cops arrive.
I want a more liquid musical experience at a normal level.
Just a side note. As a result of this I was looking at new preamps. Geeze you have to be a computer geek to own one of these now.
From personal experience I can suggest these custom built, yet affordable, units are quite basic but deliver a wonderfully involving musical experience.
"The piano ain't got no wrong notes." Thelonious Monk
As a result of this I was looking at new preamps. Geeze you have to be a computer geek to own one of these now.
As for me, I'm really enjoying my ARC SP20 . It's nice to have full remote control capability and the ability to fine tune the phono cartridge loading from the convenience of your seating position. It has a tube timer as well.
No DAC included like many current McIntosh designs.
had a MC275 MkIV a few years ago and gave it away very soon again - my ATLAS Magnum from Rogue Audio smoked the mac with ease...
"Science only illustrates the current state of errors"
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