BillH2121

Price of $5950 was set to offset cost of listing on Audiogon. No listing fee here, so asking $5600.

Edmond, Ok

Selling my fantastic MC2102 - excellent condition with no dents or oxidation. Front glass is perfect. I am the original owner having purchased the amp as a demo from local audio store. I prefer local pick-up but will ship within continental US in original shipping box. Buyer pays all shipping and insurance cost. No returns. Can provide pics on request. $5200

Well, actually, your pic of RCA cables demonstrates my original issue - a monoblock only has one input so which of the two RCA goes in the input?? Regardless, I ordered inexpensive balanced cables last night to use temporarily. I needed 25 ft for one amp and 15 ft for the other. When the monoblocks arrive Friday, I will put my beloved McIntosh MC2102 up for sale. My system has been pretty much the same for 20 years - MC2102, C2200, RF7s. New system is MC830s, C2200, B&W 803s. Thanks to everyone who weighed in on my question.

I think this has now become my primary plan - thanks!

The original plan was to use the existing in-wall speaker cable to connect amps and preamp (the outlet for the speaker cables is exactly where the amps will sit) until I could get someone out to run balanced cables through the wall to exit behind the two amps. If that plan is "iffy", I'll probably just buy some inexpensive balanced cables and run them on the floor from amps to preamps until I can get them run in the wall. It will likely be a couple weeks until get someone out to do in-wall job. I was just trying to save some time and money.

Thanks!

One cable from preamp right output to input of right amp. . One cable from preamp left output to input of left amp. What I’m trying to find out is whether to use bothe “wires” of speaker cable or just one. the cables are unbalanced.

Yes - I fully agree. I will eventually use balanced cables though my wall like the existing speaker cable but that will take a couple of weeks to get installed. i want to use the existing speaker cable temporarily until the other cable is installed.

I have not visited this group in a long, long time but I knew where to come with a question re 2 channel audio! I recently purchased McIntosh monoblocks that will connect to a McIntosh C2200. I will be placing the amps near each speaker. For a short time, I would like to use the existing in-wall speaker cables to connect the preamp to the monoblocks. Can I use a y-cable from the wall receptical to the amp or should I just connect one of the two (red/black) speaker wires to the amp? Thanks for any help.

hugeroost - I definitely agree that the RW10 is primarily an HT sub and I recognize its limitations - it wasn't remotely "top pf the line" when I bought it and certainly didn't cost much. The last few days, I have experimented a little with placement, volume and freq cut-off on the sub and I am more pleased with its integration in my system than previously. However, I don't think it will ever add much beyond the added "thud" of a bassdrum, etc. I could never imagine cutting off the RF7s at 50 or 60 hz and letting the RW10 handle the rest. I guess my main problem is that where I'm located, I don't have an opportunity to hear a "musical" sub that is well integrated in a 2-channel system. I'm not able to experience the sonic benefit of a higher quality sub to know if its something on which I want to spend additional money at this point. I'm keeping my eye on Craiglist and Audiogon to see if maybe I can find a better quality sub at a low enough price to feel I could experiment and not lose much money. Thanks for your input!

Good afternoon Klipsch forum members - it has been quite awhile since I last posted, but I have a question to throw out there. Several years ago, I purchased a Klipsch HT system primarily for my family's amusement while I focused more on my 2-channel setup. That HT system included an RW10 that I thought did an excellent job (for the cost) at producing special effect-type lows in the HT format. At some point, I started sharing the RW10 with my 2-channel setup just for grins. My 2-channel gear includes a McIntosh MC2102 amp and a C2200 preamp along with RF7s. Recently, we updated our living area by, among other things, removing the carpet and installing wood floors with several area rugs. Needless to say, the accoustics of the room have changed dramatically and drew my attention back to the RW10. The sub is connected to my C2200 with line-stage RCA jacks with the RW10 controlling frequency cutoff - the LFE runs from my Denon receiver. To my aged ears, the RW10 is not what I would describe as "musical" - however, it does provide that needed "punch" for rock bass drum and more resonance for upright bass in jazz. My questions - am I expecting too much out of the RW10? Would I notice great improvement with a higher-end sub? Does the RW10 have a place in my system or should I just accept the limitations of the RF7s and enjoy them without the RW10?

Bill are you still using the stock tubes? In my quest for my perfection I am trying to get educated on what tubes would be good for the C2200. Thanks, Rob Hi Rob - yes, I'm still using stock tubes and I don't have a good reason except financial. Between my 2102 and th 2200, if I start tube rolling, it will get a little expensive. I will definately be doing so in the future. I would look over at the Mac board on the AK site - there are a lot of knowledgeable Mac users there that have very definate ideas about tube selection. Good luck.

I believe the C2200 is one of the best investments I've made soundwise - I've had mine about four months now and I'm still blown away by it. Enjoy your new toy. I'm an unabashed McIntosh nut and you're hearing why every time you turn on your system.

Just buy McIntosh and your worries are over!