Chaz801
After owning or hearing to 2 brands in this concept of musical vs. accurate, I do sway toward mcintosh sound when splitting hairs.. You want what is balanced to both?.. and for cheaper money, with just as high quality sound and build? The closest I can recommend after many years of the mcintosh, Threshold, Coda, Bryston, classe' and Tube amps, is to go look at and possibly audition Odyssey extreme amplification, many many reviews, and about 99% positive ones at that.. and they are around 3000.00 brand new and you will get the above explained:
"Personally, i think that both sides of the street meet in the middle. A good system should provide great detail and control without sacrificing musicality. I've made mention of this many years ago using the term "accurate musicality". Then again, that's just my opinion and portrayal of how i see / want to hear things. Obviously, others might see / think / hear things differently, hence my recommendation to check things out for yourself and be patient in doing so. Sean"
