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My System's Weakest Link - What Say You...

First off, McIntosh bashers need not respond.  The synergy of this system is outstanding.  

I think I have my system pretty well fleshed out now, and love what it is doing for me.  But, I have my eye on my weak link.  I have a few thoughts, but I'm Interested in objective, and somewhat random comments from some insightful folks here.

My Habits:  Love listening to vinyl most of all. Don't know exactly but have over 3000 LP, I think, and keep getting more.  Obviously do lots of streaming too via Tidal > Roon. Also on thousands of CDs of varying quality.

My Room: Open main floor Floor plan to the kitchen and formal dining room.  Open space has 9 foot ceilings, with fabric chairs and carpeting.  No need for any room enhancement identified.  Still sounds great.  Lucked out on that one.

Anyway, where is what I have:
  • (1) McIntosh MT5 Turntable
  • (2) Sumiko Palos Santos Cartridge
  • (3) McIntosh MP1100 Phono PreAmp
  • (4) McIntosh C1100 2-piece PreAmp
  • (5) McIntosh D1100 DAC
  • (6) McIntosh MCT 500 CD/SACD Transport
  • (7) McIntosh MVP 901 A/V Player
  • (8) McIntosh MC2152 70th Anniversary Amp
  • (9) McIntosh MPC1500 Power Controller
  • (10) Sonus Faber Lillium Speakers
  • (11) Roon Nucleus
  • (12) Sonore Signature Rendu SE w/ Optical Feed
  • (13) All Connected via Clarus Crimson interconnects, power cables and Balanced Cables
  • (14) Will avoid the details on isolation, AC outlets, etc. for now.
Choose a number, product or idea.  Have fun with this one.

"Long haired, freaky people, need not apply" or dismiss my enjoyment of McIntosh.  [btw - anyone remember that song quote?]

pgaulke60
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lalitk
5,448 posts
 
@pgaulke60,

Your weakest link...MC2152. You’re barely scratching the surface of what Lillium’s are capable of....I’ve heard them and they love brute power. I would suggest trying a MC462 or Luxman M-900u. 
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wsrrsw
1,013 posts
 
Maybe DSP?

Think of your room as the most critical component. With your system off when you clap your hands or yell one word at the ceiling what do you hear?

You didn’t venture into your power (treatment) but that’s possibly a part to improve?

And who doesn’t want mono blocks? Who doesn’t like more horse power?

Photos would help.


mrklas
441 posts
 
@yogiboy has a good point!

Color me jealous!

And the only two things I think worth mentioning are:
1.  I think the McIntosh MC 901 may be a consideration.  
2.  A comfy listening chair...such as a Stressless Recliner

Enjoy!
gano
141 posts
 
your ears, for sure  with a system like this, it's waaay to good for you, or for anyone
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