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Speaker suggestions for MC275 Mark VI

Recently purchased Mcintosh MC275 Mark VI and am looking for speakers in the 10k range. Im currently favoring these two:

 

 

 

Fyne Audio F703

 

 

 

Sensitivity (2.83 Volt @ 1m) 94dB Nominal impedance 8 Ohm

 

 

 

MONITOR AUDIO Platinum PL300 II 

 

Sensitivity (1W@1M) 90 dB Nominal Impedance

 

 

 

4 ohms (4.2 ohms min. @ 111 Hz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll be sitting about 10 feet away and I like clarity and detail.

 

let me know what you think

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ptatztxt
grislybutter
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the Contours are stunning

ptatztxt OP
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Countours have a sensitivity (dB @ 2.83V/1m) at 88db...don't I need more power for these?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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raysmtb1
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blueprintacoustic.com

grislybutter
2,984 posts
 

yes, that's true. I have a 100W amp for Evoke 20s and it seems plenty... 

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jbuhl
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What makes Sopra a good pairing with this amp?

Focal have a reputation for being detailed which, I think , can be interpreted as overly bright. This might be why @mofojo says they are a good match for Tubes. They have a wonderful sweet spot at certain db and mine were sensitive to placement.

I run my Focals 926s with a Mullard tubed pre and class A/B power. I have always been interested in hearing them with tubed power.

 

Years ago I heard are pair of Dynaudio fronted by Octave Audio tube amps at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. Also a very impressive combo. Can’t remember the exact model of speakers but they were moderate sized towers. Basically hotel room config.

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