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Rate my system/advise

Edit for spelling advice, advise.

Hey, I am new to hi-fi. I have been building a system, and I have not set it up yet to listen. I demo’d the speakers before purchasing, but with different equipment. I was curious of opinions on my purchases, and what room there is for improvement. I had bought the amp’s early, which are old, and hoped to make up for it with the preamp.

McIntosh MB100 Media Bridge

Audio Research Reference 6 Preamp

2 NAD 218 THX’s (each in bridged mono)

B&W 803 D3

Nordost Tyr 2 IC (MB100 to ARC REF 6)

Ansuz Diamond Signalz IC (ARC REF 6 to NAD 218 THX)

Nordost Heimdall 2 Speaker cables

Nordost Heimdall 2 Power cables

Nordost Reference jumpers

 

I am about to purchase:

Butcher block acoustics audio rack and amp stands w/

IsoAcoustics Orea Isolators

Rebel Sky Acoustics Diffusers

Auralex Deep6 Low-frequency absorbers

zpatenaude37
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sbank
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@sbank do you think if I can find a good price on a 10-15 year old Pass Labs pair, that would be a good deal? I'll still probably wait it out at this point, but maybe stay posted on the market for good deals.  

Yes.

I also like the Classe suggestion. They are another Canadian company that gives great value relative to their cost. Used ss amps from them could be a great option for you. Cheers,

Spencer

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denverfred
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I predict that you will be totally blown away by this system and will not be heard from again for many months. Enjoy!

zpatenaude37 OP
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Thank you guys so much for your responses. 

@denverfred , haha ya I hope so. That's the plan.

I do have some money in savings that I didn't want to spend, but I'll see how impulsive I am. There is an audio store in my state that carries Classe, Parasound and B&W 800D3 series speakers, and they currently have 2 open box Parasound JC1+ amps for hopefully a good price. They don't carry Audio Research, but I am going to call for a demo and bring my REF6. I might compare the JC1+ and the Classe Delta Mono's if they have them. I wish they carried Audio Research, so I could compare to the REF 80s 2-channel amp.

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