Description

Many years of saving and several years of planning helped make this system a reality.  I really enjoy listening to this system!  Accurate and detailed at low volumes, but able to reach high listening levels with ease.  I'm a firm believer in having plenty of headroom.

Balanced interconnects from the Carbon series by Kimber Kable, USB cable from their Carbon series by Audio Quest and Reference 100 speaker cables by Schmitt Custom Audio Cables.

Additional system source includes custom built PC with JCAT USB card and JCAT Network card used for streaming.  Outboard linear power supply runs the cards along with upgraded power supply for quiet running with minimal to zero fan noise.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 22’ × 28’  X large
Ceiling: 8’


Components Toggle details

    • McIntosh C53 Preamp
    • McIntosh MVP901
    McIntosh's final DVD/CD Player
    • Stewart Speaker Systems Custom Subwoofer Cabinet
    Custom made subwoofer cabinets for JBL 2249H drivers using Bass Box Pro with 3 dB down point at 32 hertz.
    • McIntosh MEN220
    Used for slight DSP room correction and crossover duties (set to 70 hertz with 48 db per octave slope).
    • TimberNation Custom Audio Rack
    Walnut construction and very well built by the team at TimberNation.
    • McIntosh MC462
    450 x 2 Power Amplifier used for subwoofers
    • McIntosh MC312
    300 x 2 Power Amplifier used for mid/hi frequencies
    • JBL Synthesis 4349
    12" two way with Waveguide.  Crossed over via the MEN220 at 70 Hertz @ 48 dB / octave
    • JBL 2269H
    Pair of 18" Low Frequency Drivers used as subwoofers crossed over at 70 hertz @ 48 db/octave via the MEN220.
    • Pro-Ject Debut

Comments 7

Very nice setup

brunomarcs

Ah, so you do have enough ventilation for the rack...nice!
One more question - do you think the JBLs are affected by the bass produced my those massive subwoofers?

milpai

Owner
@milpai - Thanks for the comment.  The rack is closed in the back, but there are six by eight inch openings behind each component.  The JBL 4349's are 91 dB and the 18" subs are reasonably efficient as well.

@jmalen123 , @dinov , @jond - Thank you all for the comments.  I'm sorry for the delay in acknowledging your kind words!

jheppe815

Wow...all McIntosh system. I understand the JBLs to be pretty efficient. And it is a very good size room. That Timbernation custom rack is very nice. I believe it is open in the back?

milpai

Your system and room makes me smile from ear to ear. It looks so inviting, and I can imagine the good times that have been had. Mac, horns and good subs always sound good.

jmalen123

Very very nice! I’m a McIntosh fan as well.

dinov

Woah that is some wall of blue and those JBLs look like they could blow your house down! Very cool @jheppe815

jond

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