Mcintosh MQ112

I was mildly interested in the MQ112 at its original $3000, but it looks like the new “suggested” but still price fixed price went to $3500 overnight. Not sure if this is due to parts tariffs, or Bose’s new pricing structure, but it’s off my wish list for now.

@tom899 Could you describe your set up a little bit? Is there any audible degradation of sound? I have a +300K stereo in a horrible living room with plaster walls, that causes very unlinear frequency responses. I`m thinking about getting the MQ112 to adjust somewhat for my walls. 

Sure, there's a defeat switch on the MQ112, so very easy to bypass the internal circuitry. I hear absolutely no degradation whether switched in or out with all eq settings at default 0 values. That is the main reason I went with the MQ112, putting my trust in McIntosh to not alter or degrade the sound.

To correct for room deficiencies, I use the Anthem AVM 90 included, ARC® Genesis. I also like to use Dirac Live on two of my other systems

My system - Power: McIntosh MC312, Pre: Anthem AVM 90, Main Spk.: MoFi Sourcepoint 888, My room is also difficult, in a basement, about 1300 sq ft

@alfaman 

I`m thinking about getting the MQ112

I wouldn’t recommend it. I believe it’s analog, which can have inherent noise. The new way of equalization is digital via a streamer’s EQ or room correction.

I use an MQ112 in my system and it was just what I needed. If all that it would take to be happy with your speakers is taming a couple of frequencies, I would go for it. Before getting the MQ112, I was actively looking to upgrade my speakers. I bought mine used, but it was in like new condition, and it cost a lot less than new speakers.