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.
Over the top
Hello,
Well what started off as a quest for a little more punch in my system has turned into some "Over the top" moves on my part. I had been very happy with how musical my Mcintosh MC 2102 & C2200 have been, but I did want a little more dynamics and punch without loosing and musical aspects of the system. My speakers are Sonus Faber Guarneri wich I love, and I was considering adding a second MC 2102 and running them bridged. Long story short I ended up with two Mcintosh MC 2301 monoblocs & Mcintosh C1000T preamp! Over the top or what.....I won't have the new equipment until next week but I am looking forward to it! Can't wait to hear the Guarneri driven by the MC 2301's & C1000T, all comments are welcome........
Well what started off as a quest for a little more punch in my system has turned into some "Over the top" moves on my part. I had been very happy with how musical my Mcintosh MC 2102 & C2200 have been, but I did want a little more dynamics and punch without loosing and musical aspects of the system. My speakers are Sonus Faber Guarneri wich I love, and I was considering adding a second MC 2102 and running them bridged. Long story short I ended up with two Mcintosh MC 2301 monoblocs & Mcintosh C1000T preamp! Over the top or what.....I won't have the new equipment until next week but I am looking forward to it! Can't wait to hear the Guarneri driven by the MC 2301's & C1000T, all comments are welcome........
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