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Unbelievable 3-D imaging sound

Unbelievable
I finally got my speakers position and sitting area position correctly for my system.
My system consist of
Macintosh 601 Mono-Block amps
Macintosh C47 pre-amp
bluesound node streamer, I’m using the DAC in my McIntosh C47
Martin Logan Renaissance 15A electrostatics
Tributaries reference cables all around, including power cables for the amps

Well, all I can say is I cannot believe the sound. I cannot pull away from listening to song after song.  Rap songs are absolutely clear and powerful.
Vocals are as if someone is singing in your room. especially the song, the Joke by Brandy Carlisle. I kid you not.
 The Sound  of Silence, by Two Cellos is astonishing. Plus, I never listened before, to that type of music. But is now in my play list. Go figure that out

Mainly, the setup produces clear 3D music. You can pin point where each instruments/song is intended to coming from in the original recording. Some time as many as 5 locations    Some really awesome imaging. Seriously, it’s like having audiophile level headphones on all the time

Maybe I should not be, but I’m surprised a System sounds this good. Its well worth the retail value put on it

Of course I can add this or change that to possibly get a better sound, but I am ok

However,  I did order and will receive a McIntosh C53 PreAmp  In a week to replace the C47. Mainly because of the equalizer’s and the ability to upgrade the DAC as the future dictates. The cost for the upgrade should be minimal compared to trying to purchase a new DAC all the time

Needed to post this because I am just so blown away with the sound
preslisa64
asctim
537 posts
 
Seems like you've found sonic heaven! Roughly how are you set up?
How far apart are the speakers? How far are you sitting from them? How far from the front wall? How big is the room? 
Just curious to know any details you'll share. 
audioman58's avatar
audioman58
4,619 posts
 
You can do much better then those not even close to upper mid Hifi  cables ,and blue sound streamer is on the basics of 
potential ,the dac , average at best , if you think it’s good fine 
but can be so much better still.
preslisa64 OP
37 posts
 
Thanks,
Of course I can do better. We can always do better. Even if you have a $500,000 system. It’s all about relativity, But there are limits, for me anyway. Limits are not always measured in dollars also. Cables, ($1000) streamer ($400)  Yes, I’m sure can be  improved. Hell, even I know they are not up to par with the rest of my system. 
 But for me, I’m happy, right now. In a couple of years, who knows, I may ask
for advice on upgrading those items. 

preslisa64 OP
37 posts
 
Speakers are:
10 inches from the wall
3 feet from side wall on left speaker 
6 feet from side wall on right speaker
 ( before the room spans a out to 32 feet)
Speakers are 9 feet apart. Center to center
I sit 12 feet away listening distance
slight toe in of speakers (ML recommendation)

Hard wood floors with large rugs. 

My room is about 32 x 50. Ceilings are 14 to 25 feet

Very large area. But the system can handle the large room even if I’m listening 50 feet away, for sure
docknow
333 posts
 
I've had Martin-Logan CLSs and CLXs for over 30 years.  I like them more like 3 feet minimum, to preferably 6 feet or more from the back wall.  I also like them perfectly upright.  A laser tape measure and a digital level can be very helpful at getting them equal, quickly.  You have a nice big room, give them a chance to "breath", if your arrangement will allow it.
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