McIntosh...

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The first rooms I visited were those of McIntosh. The first room housed McIntosh's "real-world" systems. On static display was the new MA6300 integrated amp. Retailing for $3000, the MA6300 makes 100-wpc and includes a mono switch, full remote-control capability and a balanced input. A phono stage is standard. No tone controls are included, which is a departure for McIntosh. Also on static display was the MCD201 SACD/CD player. Retailing for $3300, the MCD201 includes a balanced output and a digitally controlled 140-step analog volume control for direct connection to a power amp. McIntosh states that the MCD201 is their best-selling product.

On active display was the new XLS-320 monitor loudspeaker. The XLS-320 contains a 6.5" bass/midrange driver and five 1" tweeters, the horizontal array of which is phase and amplitude optimized by the crossover for high power handling and point-source directivity. The XLS-320's cabinet is formed of solid aluminum for rigidity and eradication of resonant modes. The XLS-320 can be optimized for front-channel, center-channel or rear-channel use, and can even be wall-mounted or in-wall installed. McIntosh employed the XLS-320 in tandem with their XLS-112 subwoofer, also featuring a solid aluminum case. The XLS-320 retails for $4000 per pair, with the XLS-112 going for $3500. Driven by the MC252 250-wpc solid-state amp ($4300), MX119 solid-state surround preamp and DAC ($5900), MCD100 CD Transport ($7000), I thought the system sounded quite good, especially considering the placement limitations of the system and speakers. Soundstaging and imaging were excellent, and the system sounded large and effortless in spite of its small dimensions.

The second McIntosh room contained their no-holds-barred system, and let me tell ya, they weren't messing around. The MS300 music server ($5100) was paired with the MDA1000 DAC ($8000) on the front end. The two-chassis C1000 controller ($8000) and tube preamplifier ($9000) were next, followed by two MC275 tube amps ($3900 each), bridged to drive one channel apiece. Speakers were the XRT-28 ($19,000). Sonically, I thought the speakers were too big for the room, but I was impressed with the effortless dynamics and life-sized imaging. Although the volume was a little loud for the blues and rock numbers, I thought that the Joni Mitchell track sounded present and natural.

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In the IDS by RRussell/Haig Audio room, Ken Haig and Dennis Adair were demonstrating the IDS-25 Loudspeaker System ($18,900 including outboard equalizer). The very tall and slender IDS-25 incorporates a line-source of twenty five 3.5" drivers run full-range with no crossover. Utilized in conjunction with its dedicated equalizer, the speaker is rated for full 20 Hz = 20 kHz response and very high power handling. Haig and Adair were running the IDS-25s with a full McIntosh system, including MC275 tube monoblock amps, MS300 Music Server, MDA1000 DAC and MCD1000 digital transport. Listening to the IDS-25s playing Patricia Barber, I was astounded by the outstanding extension at both ends of the frequency range and superb overall resolution. The only criticism I had revolved around the slightly hot top octave. Soundstaging was good, but I would have liked to have heard the speakers in a larger room with some more space around them.

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Un homme heureux

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HK Mongkok hifi shop.
Speakers: Eggleston Works, Gamut Amp: Burmester, McIntosh

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Salut

tu a vu la platoche sur la photo ? :p

elle te rappelle pas qque chose gamin ?



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Olivier

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et les TW sont ceux repris dans mes enceintes


Alors maintenant un lien d'une combi PROAC - MCINTOSH
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