kenratboy Posted December 28, 2001 Share Posted December 28, 2001 Hey Big Bean, your post was without doubt the most intelligent thing Ive heard all day, quite possible all month (seriously). Your right, most high-end equipment is going to sound fantastic, and like you said, this is a hobby, its about having fun. There can truly be more to audio than sound. For some people, owning McIntosh or Krell gear is like owning a Ferrari or Porsche, its more than just a thing. Also, I know what you mean about selling that tuner, it is no longer made, it was yours, and it was special. I think half the enjoyment with audio is seeing that Klipsch logo glowing in your dimly lit listening room while watching the large, blue wattmeter jumping around on the front of a 150 pound McIntosh amp. Its all about fun and personal satisfaction, simply not the sound. This hobby is not a competition or a game, but about yourself and showing off to friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted December 28, 2001 Share Posted December 28, 2001 Most my friends can give a s**t less about my stereo, So it's all about myself, I am the one that listens to it. Havin' fun too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bean Posted December 28, 2001 Share Posted December 28, 2001 Thanks Kenratboy, I was almost regreting that post but I have six or seven old nondescript pieces of Japanese components stacked up in the closet that I sure don't miss much. My thirty year old Harmon Kardon tube integrated (not worth much) and my Conrad Johnson are my favorites. Maybe it's like cars, most cars will get you where your going but sometimes it's fun to know what's under the hood. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S Posted December 28, 2001 Share Posted December 28, 2001 BigBean hit the nail right on the head. ------------------ L/C/R: Klipsch Heresy II Surround: Klipsch RS-3 Subwoofers: 2 HSU-VTF-2 Pre/Pro/Tuner: McIntosh MX-132 AMP: McIntosh MC-7205 DVD: McIntosh MVP-831 CD Transport: Pioneer PD-F908 100 Disc Changer Turntable: Denon DP-72L Cassette: Nakamichi BX-1 T.V. : Mitsubishi 55905 SAT/HDTV: RCA DTC-100 Surge Protector: Monster Power HTS-5000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted December 29, 2001 Author Share Posted December 29, 2001 Just want to let everyone know that I appreciated all your comments. Eric, the pres. of Cinpro has called me to discuss his amps. They do sound very good. If I had Klipsch speakers like the KLF's or the new Reference line I would go with Cinpro. The Heritage line just doesn't need the 250 watts per channel. Eric does state that I could just turn down the gain controls to between 9 & 12 o'clock . He is calling me monday with some prices on some amps that he let Tannoy barrow for a show. If the prices are too good to refuse , I'll go with the 2K6-3. If not, Ron Cornelius, the product Mgr. for McIntosh has me 90% convinced to go with the Mc126. He has called me twice, instead of answering my emails. After we discused a number of issues that I had, he jokingly said, what do you think Paul is using with his Klipschorns? I kind of feel safe with a 50 year old name. It's sure hard to buy without a dealer demo. Meanwhile, I started to wire up a dedicated 30 amp 120 volt circut today. I got the idea from the Cinepro web site. tblasing, I checked out audio classics, thanks. The prices seem high on the used Mac stuff. I did email them some figures that I would be willing to pay. We'll see what happens there. Q. ------------------ Q-Man This message has been edited by Q-Man on 01-01-2002 at 08:44 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted December 31, 2001 Author Share Posted December 31, 2001 It's the McIntosh. The lowest price out of three dealers was $2600.00 plus tax. None to demo & no trial exchange period. They couldn't answer any of my questions, I had to go to the company direct to get answers. So, I said the heck with them & ordered a new one factory sealed for $2200.00 including shipping from a guy I found on ebay. Not at all how I expected to buy a McIntosh. Q. ------------------ Q-Man This message has been edited by Q-Man on 01-01-2002 at 08:37 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted January 1, 2002 Share Posted January 1, 2002 I just ordered the B&K 7270 for $2450 shipped on net (no sales tax) to go w/ my reference 30 pre/pro. also they're taking back that marantz ma6100 for a full refund. if the 7270 sounds too "mass market" i'll send it back so if anyone wants my newer acurus A200x5 i'll let it go for what i paid w/ shipping from ubid. otherwise i'll use it w/ the marantz sr8000 in the listening lounge. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted January 1, 2002 Share Posted January 1, 2002 Q and boa, Congratulations on your new additions. Those are some serious amps you two have purchased and I hope to one day go the same route. Get that thing hooked up Q, so I can check it out when I hear your rig... Mike ------------------ My Music Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted January 1, 2002 Share Posted January 1, 2002 Congratulations Q and Boa. Welcome to the world of high qualty solid state amps. TheEAR(s) Now theears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted January 2, 2002 Share Posted January 2, 2002 thanks ears & mike L. guess i'll hear how it sounds w/ the ref 30 compared to the now acurus 200five. warning: beware, this addiction is tuff enough. for me it was get a seperate amp to add to the receiver. then, hey now i have an amp why not get a better seperate pre/pro. then, hey now i have a nice sep pre/pro so why not get a better amp. argggg, when & where will it end? & i have a girlfriend that doesn't even notice the constantly changing equipment (well, maybe the additional speakers). ending my hi-fi addiction was not a NY resolution so i'll talk w/ u soon. but i won't be drinking ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2xmark Posted January 4, 2002 Share Posted January 4, 2002 hey guys i know Mac stuff is great but that B&K ref. amp is a nice amp if you pull it down and take a peak inside i think you will be surprised,if i remember they are built by motorola,i might be wrong but i'm pretty sure about that,mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted January 6, 2002 Author Share Posted January 6, 2002 This has developed in quite a project. I had to run the wire for the 30 amp circut around the outside of the house in conduit. Then I had to cut holes in the siding in orded to fish the wire down the inside wall. So, now I'm putting up new siding on the back of the house. I'm also building new falce corners for the front Klipschorns. I want to angle the speakers a little different. Plus the drywall has come loose on the side walls next to the K-Horns. A month ago I started hearing some loud vibrations, which sounded like it was comimg from the Klipschorns. The drywall on the far side of the speakers broke loose from the screws which hold it in place. So it now keeps slapping againts the firing strips. I'm getting rid of the two side pieces that are on each side of the center T.V. unit. This will give me the space I need for the new corners. I am also going to pull the center unit off the wall another foot. This will allow me to mount the LaScalas used for the front effect channels 2-1/2 feet behind and to the right and left of the Klipschorns, instead of on top of them. They will sit on top of the new falce corner walls. This will now place them closer to where Yamaha recommends. Well, I have to get back to work, Maybe I can get this all done before the amp arrives. I also ordered Outlaws ICBM. Later, Q. ------------------ Q-Man This message has been edited by Q-Man on 01-06-2002 at 08:25 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted January 6, 2002 Share Posted January 6, 2002 yea hx B&K is the official test lab for motorola & use their 24 bit(stated) DNA dsp chip in the ref 30 pre/pro. good luck Q. please let us know how that icbm works for u2. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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