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Worked Backwards and Would like to Hear Suggestions on Speakers

I did the opposite most folks on forum suggested. I already had Bose 901 Series VI speakers but built my system around them. My setup includes Mcintosh MC501's, C2500 Preamp, Thurman Conditioner, Cary 100 DAC, which I'm selling, Oppo 105D, and MusicHall 7.1 turntable. I use all Cardas Golden XLR Cables except for Bose Equalizer which I use Cardas Golder RCA's. I mostly stream using dedicated MacBook 13" retina..

The Bose sound really good but would like suggestions for better. My range? Not sure, I can spend up to 10K but would rather stay in the 3-6K range.

Thanks!
roddyboy
missioncoonery
1,221 posts
 
IMO,if you can go 10 grand  i would buy used and save on the 50% deprecation  right as you unpack them.At that price you can basically get 25 grand speakers so id say your sitting pretty.I would not suggest Dynaudio as your amps are to slow and dont mate well.Been there myself and failed miserably.If your keeping the 501s , although i wouldn't as there are better amps i would get on the Mac sites and inquire there.You will get much better suggestions on what mates.
roddyboy OP
56 posts
 
As I shop, and trust me there's a lot to research, but someone brought up Mcintosh MC501's are "slow" and not all speakers mate well because of this! No-one else have ever brought this up, so what does "slow" mean? and does it really make a difference with speakers I choose?
willemj
1,036 posts
 
Is the electricity in the MC501's moving more slowly?
roddyboy OP
56 posts
 
Lol, not sure if this was a joke, but I doubt electricity moves slow.

roddyboy OP
56 posts
 
After receiving everyone's suggestions, I think I may go with Bowers & Wilkins B&W 802D, what's your opinions used with MC501's?
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