Bulldogger, that is a nice and knowledgeable comparison, and greatly appreciated. Tim, that's a dream setup! What speakers are you using and what are their sensitivities and impedences? I have B&W Matrix 801s which seem to sound better and better with more power. I am planning to use them for the front. I believe the difference between 206 and 207 is 100w.ch vs 200w/ch (along with price jump of $2000).
McIntosh vs Classe Multichannel System
Anyone familiar with both systems? I currently own Mac stereo pre and power amps and like them a lot, but looking around to see if, at a similar price, if there's anything better for a multichannel system. Following are the systems in consideration:
Classe CA5200/power
Classe SSP300/pre-pro
Classe CDP300/universal
vs
McIntosh MC207/power
McIntosh MX135/pre-pro
McIntosh MVP861/universal
I heard a lot of great things about Classe but have no experience or access to try it out. If sound (mostly classical music)is more important than video, which system would you choose and why? Any other systems at similar price range or less that sounds better (warm, natural, transparent sound)?
Classe CA5200/power
Classe SSP300/pre-pro
Classe CDP300/universal
vs
McIntosh MC207/power
McIntosh MX135/pre-pro
McIntosh MVP861/universal
I heard a lot of great things about Classe but have no experience or access to try it out. If sound (mostly classical music)is more important than video, which system would you choose and why? Any other systems at similar price range or less that sounds better (warm, natural, transparent sound)?