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February 19, 2015, 10:11 AM #1Super Moderator
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A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
A friend of mine and I took a ride to Audio Classics yesterday. He wanted to check out a preamp and I wanted to play with some gear.
Mike Sastra and Ryan Kilpatrick were AWESOME!
Both great guys - easy going and great conversation. They are true gentlemen. Thank you Mike and Ryan for a great day. I know you guys deal with nuts like us every day but keep it fresh. Thank you so much!
I head MC1.2KW's on Salon2's, but the star of the day were the MC2KW's
Holy cr@p !!! These are freaking awesome. So effortless, HUGE, 3D sound stage, slightly sweet with total clarity and tremendous dynamic swing.
I love those amps. The trip was totally worth it.
Thank you again to Audio Classics. A tremendous resource for McIntosh and audio.Last edited by joeinid; February 19, 2015 at 10:13 AM.
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February 19, 2015, 10:16 AM #2Junior Member
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
Joe,
Thanks for the kind words, its guys like you that make this fun (plus the really cool gear). As I fist mentioned, don't listen to the MC2KW unless you want to be ruined forever!
MikeToo Many Toy's Not Enough Time!
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February 19, 2015, 10:18 AM #3Super Moderator
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
Oh boy am I ruined. But in a good way
Thanks again. The time flew by. I am still feeling the effects ....
That's the system that I heard in Mike avatar.
Audio Classics should be glad that I don't live locally
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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February 19, 2015, 10:44 AM #4Behavior Moderator (be nice police!)
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
Joe, did you hear the 2kw's with the Salons ?
Mark
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February 19, 2015, 10:58 AM #5Super Moderator
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
No, they were setup with the McIntosh speakers. I would have loved to hear them with the Salons. OMG!
Originally Posted by MDP
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
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February 19, 2015, 11:00 AM #7Super Moderator
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
Originally Posted by Mike
OR Strads!!!
My dream combo ! MC2KW's and Strads. THEN, I'd be done.
Last edited by joeinid; February 19, 2015 at 11:06 AM.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
Love your web page. You guys are the Mac experts! Originally Posted by Audioi
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
I took that trip to Audio Classics with Joe. What a fun day! Mike and Ryan were such great hosts....a great way to spend a day and well worth the trip. It's a beautiful ride to upstate NY and as you get close to Binghamton, you can feel that you are in McIntosh country. This is one of the systems that we heard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYfv...ature=youtu.be
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February 19, 2015, 04:26 PM #10Super Moderator
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
We hit 400+ peak watts on that song. Wow!
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
MC2KW's? You'll need your own power station Joe!
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
That sounds truly incredible Bruce ! Originally Posted by BruceLet
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Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
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January 21, 2017, 12:37 PM #13Member
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
I was at Audio Classics on Nov./14/2016. After I dropped my MVP891 off at McIntosh for a 3rd repair. What a great staff. They don't mind if you just hang out for a while. Gave a good price on some stuff. By the way. The factory repair lasted 8 days.
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Re: A wonderful visit to Audio Classics on 2-18-15 ...
I love Audio Classics. Thank goodness I live a rather long drive away
http://www.audioclassics.com/webcamsFleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
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