Well... guess I have to jump in the rabbit hole of speaker cables... lol

denon cd player
Mac C-41 pre
no amp at the moment

was a mac 7100 she couldn’t run the 10t’s

Have a Parasound A 21 coming in a month or so.

I have changed the pre with a cool tube “chifi” pre... replaced all tubes with solid tubes ( I’m a guitarist and use only tube amps, so I know the process... same. And to be honest, with the tube upgrade it sounds very very good.
xlr and rca switched... same

I REALLY hope it’s not the Mac pre. I have always wanted one and finally got the money to get it... I would be bummed.

I’m really hoping the A21 will do the trick. Mr Kelly thinks they will be a great match. 

This two channel thing is getting complicated... lol

When I was rocking the Crown pre and DC 300 with the L 100’s life was so simple. Lol

I had Martin Logans before the 10 T’s and had nothing but problems with their reliability. Went to the 10 T’s and really want to get it right and enjoy listining again. 

I am looking forward to the surprise cables coming.

Thanks to all who take the time to help me. It’s a frustrating period...

Acman3:

I am not running anything as the tweeters are still in Mass. with Mr. Kelly. They should be back later this week. Chad is sending the cables... I am borrowing them to remove the Belden from the equation. I sold the Mac so I will wait until I buy the Parasound A-21 or 21+ to really listen and evaluate the impact the cables have. 

The CD player has been a solid component for me... DVD-2900. 

The 10T’s need current so the A21 will satisfy that.

I want to do this right and simple.... not so simple huh. Lol

I am fortunate I have Audiogon and Mr. Kelly, who is a true gentleman in every aspect along with My friend Chad who is incredibly talented and respected in the audio video biz.

Mitch

Knownothing:
thank you.

I am retired and my wife is disabled so I am doing this as easily as I can.
My plan is this:

1. New amp
2. New spk cables
3. Check the preamp ( for some reason there are peeps who think the Mac is harsh) 
4. Look into a DAC or CD player... I would prob need to buy used.
5. Gin and tonics and music...lol

https://www.us.marantz.com/us/products/pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=HiFiComponents&ProductId=...

Step up or wasted move?

Tweeters are back and I just installed them... Mr. Kelly included some silver solder for the task... I REALLY need to learn more about DAC... 

Thank you... great read.

I got new cables this week an I do like them... My “audio mentor” sent them to me as I ask to borrow something so I could “hear” a cable other that the 10 ga. Belden cables I have now in order to remove the belden set from the equation. I do like the Tranparent set but I wont have the opportunity really compare for a few months because I dont have my A 21+ yet.

My question also chrisr ... sometimes here on the Gon simple, quality cables dont get a fair shake... the 2000$ cables didnt really kick the Belden in the pooper. 

acman3
YES... I am sure its the culprit! My Mcintosh didn't have enough power at all so I have never really given the 10T's a fair shake.
I am close to the 21A+.... waiting on my friend to get me the end price. I just built a power cable for her and the rack space is empty and cleaned... lol