I use a McIntosh MC352 amp (great amp) driving a pair of Monitor Audio Gold Ref 60, speaker cable is Tara labs RSC Master shotgun bi-wire. The sound was simply incredible to my ear. I have auditioned many different brand of speakers and amplifiers. Some of them were in a much higher price range. I was lucky enough to take quiet a few brands home for audition. I auditioned the B&W 803N at my house, heard the 804N at the dealer's showroom. I prefer the Monitor Audio GR-60 far better. To me this speaker is an incredible bargain and it work perfectly with the McIntosh MC352 amp. If possible, try to borrow a pair from a dealer for a home audition. That is the only way to be sure. I will not buy anything unless I can hear it in my home's setup. I have made too many mistakes before and now I learned. This may be hard to do if you are buying used. Good luck.
Wanted... Advice - Best Speaker for McIntosh Amp
Help Please. I'm building my first 2 channel system in many years. I realize speaker sound is subjective and personal; however, I would love some advice.
Listening Room. Den with many windows, 13'W X 25'L X 8.5'H
Power System. McIntosh C-2200 Tube Preamp
McIntosh MC 352 SS amp
Listen to about everything from Nat King Cole to Led Zepplin.
Price Range: $1,500 to $3,000 used
Kinda leaning toward B&W 804N, 805N, or Monitor Audio Gold Ref 60... any thoughs? Jim
Listening Room. Den with many windows, 13'W X 25'L X 8.5'H
Power System. McIntosh C-2200 Tube Preamp
McIntosh MC 352 SS amp
Listen to about everything from Nat King Cole to Led Zepplin.
Price Range: $1,500 to $3,000 used
Kinda leaning toward B&W 804N, 805N, or Monitor Audio Gold Ref 60... any thoughs? Jim
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