With that budget you need to demo. If you want to buy new and could find a dealer that you could buy everything from I bet you could get a Substantial discount.
Them prices I would be looking at Higher end Focals but that’s just my tastes.
$50k - $80k Budget…Opinions please.
Long story short, I sold my beloved 2-channel to reduce family debt. In about a year-ish, I’ll be in a position to rebuild with a hefty budget. I loved my Harbeth + Pass Labs combo. My REL sub died before I really got to integrate it, so opinions wanted there as well. I fully understand the diminishing margin of returns when moving into some arenas, but that’s ok, opinions are strongly encouraged.
I listen to a lot of Miles Davis/Coltrane, Radiohead, Tool, Pearl Jam, Brent Cobb. I’ve often preferred “organic” or neutral, not sure how technical that is.
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@toddcowles I never would have guessed that there’s another soul on this planet who loves both Radiohead and Brent Cobb…good luck w your system! |
Heart of the System: Vintage Tube Tuner Preamp McIntosh mx-110z. No matter what budget, what system, if mine was stolen, I would order a replacement immediately, send it to Audio Classics, have them get it back to specs (not upgrade), and have them replace all the old rca jacks with new gold plated ones like they did to mine. I'm a fan of original lighting, not new LED. McIntosh Mode Switch gives versatility, Mono Mode, other functions I particularly need it for balancing my speakers that have L=Pads for mid horn and tweeter horn. here's one, all the text is in good shape front and rear. Wait for a great unit, no need to settle in your budget. I would have seller pull it out of the case to see condition of parts and deck, to confirm not kept in damp location. This is what convinced me to try it: https://positive-feedback.com/Issue77/vintage_mcintosh_experience.htm Most people have never heard a wonderful FM tuner. This one needs a strong signal, I have a dedicated antenna in the attic right above it, aimed at WBGO Jazz station. Everything they say about it is true, Richard Modaffari said there is NOTHING he could do to improve it. https://www.audioclassics.com/mods MM Phone stage (2) sounds great, I use a SUT for MC into it. Tape LOOP, .... I solved remote control volume with a more modern integrated amp.
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