check out used meadowlarks. they get along great with tubes. khorns may be a classic approach to an 'old school' name like mac but imo i do not think you must get ultra hi eff. horns. easy driving 89+ db spkrs should do fine. i hope the fireplace is not between the front plane of spkrs in any event as you will get lousy imaging. but u probably knew that ;). nothing against khorns but they offer a distinctive sound and therefore many love them or hate them. kinda like W.
Speaker Help for McIntosh Tube Equipment
After nearly 20 years I treated myself this Christmas and made a major change to my home stereo system. My old system was a Bedini Amp/ Pre Amp, Revox CD, Nakamichi Dragon, and Shahinian Obelisk speakers.
The new system is a McIntosh Tube Amp MC2102, Tube Pre Amp C2200, MCD 205 CD changer, and MR85 Tuner. I wasn't considering changing the Shahinian speakers because they have always been wonderful sounding speakers. However after setting up my new system I am now very disappointed with the speakers...they appear so flat. I am hoping that some of you audiophiles can help me get the best out of my new system.
1. Does anyone know what Ohm setting should the Shahinian speakers be set to on the McIntosh amp?
2. Are the Shahinian Obelisk speakers as good a match to Tubes as SS.
3. If anyone has this McIntosh Tube/Pre Amp combo what speakers do you recommend.
My room is 15 x 20 and a fireplace sits between where the two speakers are positioned. I enjoy all types of music with a preference to Jazz, R&B and Rock. I thank you in advance for any assistance.
The new system is a McIntosh Tube Amp MC2102, Tube Pre Amp C2200, MCD 205 CD changer, and MR85 Tuner. I wasn't considering changing the Shahinian speakers because they have always been wonderful sounding speakers. However after setting up my new system I am now very disappointed with the speakers...they appear so flat. I am hoping that some of you audiophiles can help me get the best out of my new system.
1. Does anyone know what Ohm setting should the Shahinian speakers be set to on the McIntosh amp?
2. Are the Shahinian Obelisk speakers as good a match to Tubes as SS.
3. If anyone has this McIntosh Tube/Pre Amp combo what speakers do you recommend.
My room is 15 x 20 and a fireplace sits between where the two speakers are positioned. I enjoy all types of music with a preference to Jazz, R&B and Rock. I thank you in advance for any assistance.