I'm driving the highs and mids with McIntosh MC30 tube amps, a McIntosh MC2100 is driving the lows.
August 07, 2017, 12:51 PM
BBMW
It's nice to see JBL shedding it's mass market past.
However, I never joined the cult of tube amps. Solid state sounds just as good, have more power, and less maintenance issues.
August 07, 2017, 12:51 PM
whododat
That looks like a great setup. I will be looking for the same type setup when we retire and move into new home.
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August 07, 2017, 12:53 PM
YellowJacket
you may have audio nirvana but you're stuck somewhere in video purgatory.
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August 07, 2017, 12:59 PM
wheeler10k
Glass table top shatters in 1, 2 ,3...
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August 07, 2017, 01:19 PM
6guns
I've always been intrigued by tube equipment. Looks great!
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August 07, 2017, 01:51 PM
caneau
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Originally posted by YellowJacket: you may have audio nirvana but you're stuck somewhere in video purgatory.
No kidding. $3000 speakers, $100 TV.
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August 07, 2017, 01:56 PM
Wayniac
Tough crowd. This is my listening room, the 5 year old Sony serves as a great display for my music server. I have a nicer, larger TV in the family room...
August 07, 2017, 03:16 PM
Tubetone
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Originally posted by Wayniac: Tough crowd. This is my listening room . . .
I first learned audio on McIntosh components. I am not sure about the room shape and materials but there's nothing like the McIntosh sound.
Right now, I am finishing a new rewired/retubed guitar amp with an original K120. Over the years, JBL has hit upon some special things.
I used a Butler tube amp to smooth out titanium Focal speakers in one of my cars so I imagine using McIntosh to drive your speakers would work well too.
I'd love to hear Strivinsky's Firebird with the giant drum on your set up.
Enjoy nirvana.
(Edit: I formerly used the Butler amp until someone recently broke into the trunk and took it. I am in denial because it aggravates me.)This message has been edited. Last edited by: Tubetone, August 07, 2017 05:35 PM
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August 07, 2017, 04:12 PM
46and2
Very nice.
August 07, 2017, 04:21 PM
Aquabird
I would bet that does sound great. I bought a set of JBL Decades new many years ago, still have them but need reconed.
Not a bad sound for a mid sized speaker. I replaced them with the Ohm I. Great sounding biamp capable. I always wanted Mac tube amps. I have them powered with a Carver and an SAE amp.
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August 07, 2017, 05:20 PM
6guns
If one wanted to get some Mac equipment...probably used, where would one look?
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Thanks, Bill. Holy crap! Maybe I shouldn't have asked.
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August 07, 2017, 05:40 PM
Tubetone
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Originally posted by 6guns:
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Originally posted by billnchristy: Audiogon
Thanks, Bill. Holy crap! Maybe I shouldn't have asked.
6guns, that was what came to mind to warn you about when you asked.
One advantage is that the blue lights are a uniquely soothing color. If you put on the right music and take in the lights, you'd forget about the money. It's a pleasant seduction.
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August 07, 2017, 05:56 PM
mark60
Beautiful. If I ever find time to sit and really listen I will invest in McIntosh, I love the sound.
August 07, 2017, 05:57 PM
DonDraper
Daaaaamn. Would love to hear those suckers.
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August 07, 2017, 06:56 PM
6guns
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Originally posted by Tubetone:
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Originally posted by 6guns:
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Originally posted by billnchristy: Audiogon
Thanks, Bill. Holy crap! Maybe I shouldn't have asked.
6guns, that was what came to mind to warn you about when you asked.
One advantage is that the blue lights are a uniquely soothing color. If you put on the right music and take in the lights, you'd forget about the money. It's a pleasant seduction.
The look really is inviting! And I'm sure the sound makes you stay! Maybe sometime in the future. The interest has been there for years. I could sell a few guitars....or not.
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August 07, 2017, 07:11 PM
Tubetone
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Originally posted by 6guns:
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Originally posted by Tubetone:
It's a pleasant seduction.
The look really is inviting! And I'm sure the sound makes you stay! Maybe sometime in the future. The interest has been there for years. I could sell a few guitars....or not.
Yea. Lots of not.
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August 07, 2017, 09:13 PM
6guns
And I'm guessing that there are fewer used McIntosh products on the market vs other brands.
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