USNRET Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Of course after I bought stuff more deals happened which caused a major upset to the system. One McIntosh MX151 (prepro in my lingo) arrived which put the Marantz 8801 redundant; a forum member wanted the 8801 but I needed to ensure the MX was operational before the sale could be consummated. Life interceded and I just now was able to plumb in the MX to get a check. It works in basic mode with zero programming done so the 8801 is being boxed up. Programing will be a learning experience. I wanted to move the rack to another location so I could re-introduce my center Belle as I have been running phantom center for a while. For this I needed new speaker wire and that created another delay. I choose to re-stack today in original location just to make sure the MX was operational even though the speaker wire has not arrived and to not delay the 8801 to the buyer. So after 10 weeks without a day off and those, THOSE people are enjoying themselves in Hope I am getting to play, scratch my head on this and it is fun AND intimidating. In virgin trim playing Spotify from nVidia Shield > MX151> Emo XPA-5 > KHorns it is good to go. The PC interface is nice (when I learn it; max control!!). So bottom line the two channel is working thru this abomination which means the 8801 is going in the box and on the way west tomorrow. I would love to phone chat with any member who has experience with McIntosh MX (series) that has IP control. I am reading the www sites with info over and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 We're the other 1%. We are THEM (they and those people have the corner market). Why am I the only Quad Citian here? I wanna hear cool stuff like Mac amps and Khorns... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 15 minutes ago, IbizaFlame said: We're the other 1%. We are THEM (they and those people have the corner market). Why am I the only Quad Citian here? I wanna hear cool stuff like Mac amps and Khorns... Stroll over to Urbandale where there is a McIntosh dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, The Dude said: Stroll over to Urbandale where there is a McIntosh dealer. Still...Khorns. Not to mention...Urbandale...Des Moines Metro and I are not the best of friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 USNRET, The only thing I can relate to, is not having speaker wire when new toys arrive. I have learned to keep an abundance of cables and wires. I someday would love to hear the MX serious. Question, why not run it into the MC275, why use the Emotiva? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I'm just guessing here, but...longer legs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 13 minutes ago, The Dude said: Question, why not run it into the MC275, why use the Emotiva? was wondering precisely this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I was wondering where the turntable is. Otherwise, what good is any of it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 15 minutes ago, The Dude said: USNRET, The only thing I can relate to, is not having speaker wire when new toys arrive. I have learned to keep an abundance of cables and wires. I someday would love to hear the MX serious. Question, why not run it into the MC275, why use the Emotiva? I tossed out my spares and needed some longer to get where I am going. This was to be as simple as possible to make sure the MX didn't malfunction on startup; even though new is was shipped. I go thru switching to change speakers from EMO to 275 and I disconnected that amp and set it asdie to burrow down to get the Marantz out. 4 minutes ago, oldtimer said: I'm just guessing here, but...longer legs? I think so, probably...the Shield has been randomizing 1 minute ago, Thaddeus Smith said: was wondering precisely this. look up Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Just now, USNRET said: look up Michael, my favorite son and sole heir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, oldtimer said: I was wondering where the turntable is. Otherwise, what good is any of it? This departed about winter 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Most all day moving stuff, UPSing the Marantz, stacking and re-stacking trying to make the stack clean and cohesive while adding space across the front to add back in the center Belle and room for false corners. Seems I miscalculated needed speaker wire and since the MX doesn't do ARC I need a longer optical cable from TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Alfa Romeo wiring. I recognize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 That wire mess is not bad. That is what furniture is for. Now, running wire thru wall is a pain. 11 minutes ago, oldtimer said: Alfa Romeo wiring. I recognize it. That's a lot of trouble getting enough spare wire from your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I wish. A Giulia Quad would also be welcome. Fastest 4 door ever around Nurburgring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACV92 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 1 hour ago, oldtimer said: I wish. A Giulia Quad would also be welcome. Fastest 4 door ever around Nurburgring. A reduction of doors by two would provide a better experience. Less weight. More reasons to tell friends that add weight to drive their own ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 No fat chicks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACV92 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, oldtimer said: No fat chicks? Only if you need ballast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACV92 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I would like to play with one of these.. and I'm a Chevy guy. But the 2018 Demon, yeah, "...840 horsepower and 770 pound-feet of torque. The Demon rockets to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds and blasts through the quarter-mile in 9.65 seconds at 140 mph. " It'd be like the best McIntosh gear you could buy, combined with the best Klipsch wears, with a direct line from the power company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 1 hour ago, ACV92 said: Only if you need ballast. In competitive sailing, we called it "whales to the rail." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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