Definitely pair them with some horns - that's a classic combo, tried and true.
McIntosh and I Together Again
I was born in 1973 and grew up listening to our McIntosh 2125 amp with C28 Pre, Yamaha turntable and ADS speakers.
Yesterday my dad told me he was packing up the recently serviced McIntosh gear and shipping them to me! I'm excited because my wife and I are finishing our basement. This will provide an opportunity to set up a system for my young boys (6 and 2) and our family to enjoy.
I am also fortunate enough to currently own Verity Parsifal Encores, Ayre dac, Luxman integrated with all Nordost Frey 2 and qb8 and qx4 power units.
I'm considering the basement system as a period system. Is that a bad move, purchasing a speaker from the 70's or 80's or should I just use this gift of amp and pre to go in a different direction? How about a panel speaker or a speaker that YOU think would be fun?
What speaker would you buy at around 2k with the 120WPC Mc and C28 pre? My goal is either period sound or something new and interesting. I'm experimental and open to suggestions.
Thanks!
Yesterday my dad told me he was packing up the recently serviced McIntosh gear and shipping them to me! I'm excited because my wife and I are finishing our basement. This will provide an opportunity to set up a system for my young boys (6 and 2) and our family to enjoy.
I am also fortunate enough to currently own Verity Parsifal Encores, Ayre dac, Luxman integrated with all Nordost Frey 2 and qb8 and qx4 power units.
I'm considering the basement system as a period system. Is that a bad move, purchasing a speaker from the 70's or 80's or should I just use this gift of amp and pre to go in a different direction? How about a panel speaker or a speaker that YOU think would be fun?
What speaker would you buy at around 2k with the 120WPC Mc and C28 pre? My goal is either period sound or something new and interesting. I'm experimental and open to suggestions.
Thanks!