Darn the McIntosh is broken I think - the sound doesn't come on 'til I fiddle with the vol. knob ...I am tired of expensive classic gears breaking down on me - I am going to go modern from now on - Perhaps an emotiva stuff or the class T ones...

I made changes to the system and now sounds better - the sharp edgeness is gone. I changed the speakers to NHT, and took out the Quad - just listening to the Marantz. That gives the nice dark serious presentation I like, which goes well with classical, me thinks...

Wonder if I should put in different speakers I have since the speaker change did wonders for the sound:

Paradigm Studio 100
Energy Veritas Floor Standers
ADS

I also listen to pops, jazz, country, and female dance music.

I am pretty happy with the sound now though.

Thanks for looking... Feel free to offer help with advices.

Happy listening to all.

gonglee3 November 23, 2012 19:32

first, insert the McIntosh into your system.

jsujo November 18, 2012 02:07