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All good info Duane. There is no doubt that a high quality sub and some know how and patience can really dial a sub in well to a given room's sound characteristics. Most of my listening is built around great vocals (Like opera etc..) so subs are not really required or as important in that application. But for those that have a wider listening base in terms of material, go for it.

Well I hooked up my new Mcintosh MC2301's and my Mcintosh C1000T preamp last night. There are no words to describe the quantum leap in performance as compared to the Mcintosh MC2102 and the Mcintosh C2200 preamp. Dynamics, resolution, seperation, quitness, soundstage (Yes I'm now listening in stereo), every single aspect of the sound is magic. The 2301's are plenty fast and loud but no trace of harshness, even at really low volumes all the elements of the music are there and not watered down. My Sonus Faber Guarneri are really singing and appear to love the extra power. The Guarneri for me are the best two way speaker for my ears, now with the new set up they are almost "Stupid good". In fact my whole system brings a great big grin to my ear. Last night I listened to some Standard Coltrane (Jazz) and Maria Callas (Opera) and the system just took my breath away. Looking forward, I am going to compare the built in phono section of the C1000T with the my Audio Research Reference Phono Preamp. I will give moe observation as I listen more.

My right brain has been always in love with McIntosh - my right one keeps telling me it is just pricey Hi-Fi. My best decisions in life have come from my right brain!!!

Right brain left brain right brain left brain right brain left brain......Wow! It's like brains in stereo. The RIGHT thing to do in any given situation is usually the most difficult. It's not by any chance that I always do the EASY thing, it also appears that the EASY thing is also the wrong thing to do. A couple of weeks ago the RIGHT brain said "Go buy a couple of Mcintosh MC2301's and a Mcintosh C1000T, I think the Left brain was on holidays! Next thing you know the "Stuff" is on my audio rack.

Good choice... my left brain was also there while writing the original post.. anyway... I am sure you got the message - do enjoy them!