Mc (601s) with SF (Amati) is a brilliant combination—dynamic and smooth as hell. I have a separate system with an A21 and Tekton speakers that does not hold a candle to my Mc system. The A21 is dull in comparison with a flat sound stage. Wait, they are in different rooms. A +1 to the synergy comments—so much is in play. Before calling out a brand as good as bad, consider your room and all your components. Take it a step at a time and find what suits you.
Disappointing On Mcintosh......help
Is that the "warm" sound people reffer to about Mcintosh?
The sound is ample, base is powerfull but the the sound is simply not to clear, the hights are not too "crisp" It sounds like the treble is set at 3 and needs to be adjusted at 9 or 10.
It seems like the sound is coming through a thin layer of paper ...that is the way I describe that sound.
Then 20 minutes later I auditioned a Parasound A21+ and a JC5 and the sound was more clear and the highs were crispier
Whats your take on my experience? or That is the MC "warm sound?
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+1 @steve59 My 611s with my KEF R1 Metas are magical. The bass/mid-bass would have you believe I am running a sub. |
For me at least it is not about being a Mc hater. When I got reinvigorated in chasing great sound, I went through lots of equipment. PS Audio, Stellar, sent it back for BHK, sold it. Tried Audionet Preamp and loved it. Tried Parasound JC1+'s, but fell in love with Audionet MAX amps. Got a nice Tube Mc preamp (new) in for home demo. I wanted to LOVE it! I did! It was dull and flat sounding compared to Audionet. Not over etched or harsh. Just great resolution and more life in the music. Now I have top of the line Audionet amps and preamp and oh my so good. Not about hating, about choosing. Resolving SS gear needs to be special to not be fatiguing. |
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