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I listen to this system in the two-channel stereo mode the same amount as a home theatre for movies and sports. Sound is very detailed, Mac components tend to soften the B&W mid and highs, a good thing. Sub is only apparent during movie effects, which I like. Turntable and reel-to reel provide warm, analog sound in contrast to CD sources, but both have their appeal. Thanks to the volatility of the audio community mentality, I've been able to secure about half of this stuff used but mint. I usually hold onto things until they break, so I think I'll be set for a while to come.

Comments and suggestions welcome!
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    • VPI Industries HW-19 mkIII
    VPI HW-19mkIII turntable
    • Rega RB-300
    REGA RB-300 tonearm
    • Grado Reference Platinum
    Grado reference Platinum
    • Sony DVP-S9000es
    Sony DVP-S9000es SACD/DVD
    • Sony CDP-C77es
    Sony CDP-C7esd carousel player
    • McIntosh C41
    McIntosh C41 preamp
    • McIntosh MC-7270
    McIntosh MC-7270 alplifier
    • B&W 704
    B&W 704 loudspeakers
    • Hsu Research VTF-2
    Hsu Research VTF-2 subwoofer
    • Audioquest crystal
    Audioquest crystal speaker cables
    • Teac A-6300
    Teac A-6300 tape deck
    • Adcom GFT-555 mkII
    Adcom GFT-555mkII tuner
    • Sony KDS-R60XBR1
    Sony KDS-R60XBR1 TV

Comments 9

Owner
Thanks, Glen. Since this post, I've started restoring and selling vintage gear, and I've added Revox and Akai R2Rs to the collection. My link is stereoheirlooms dot com, check it out and let me know what you think.

twardini

Something old, something new, something blue in the Mac meters. Some Mac geared paired to a R2R has too be special. Nice set up.

glenfihi

Owner
Thanks, Musicfile. I've got a mint pair of JBL L100s that I bought new and a Yamaha CR-820 receiver as my garage system. Guess time stopped for me in 1980.

twardini

Nice back to the 70's system

musicfile

Owner
Edger, you can get new large metal reels and tape from usrecordingmedia, their website is very instructive regarding reel to reel recording. If you're looking for "vintage" branded metal reels, like Maxell for instance, ebay is your best bet.

twardini

Nice setup. Do you know where I can find some large reels, as well as blank tape? Regards, Edger

edger

The Canton's are the speakers for my solid side of my system, my Mac 252 drives them,
I play my theatre stereo, I really don't feel I need more
than the two channels, and I don't need any subs. Keep up the great sounding stuff.

zoykey

Owner
Thanks, looks like we have the same tastes. Are your Canton's just for home theatre?

twardini

Your system looks like what I like, love the Mac stuff, like the cobra's also.
Bet is sounds great. I also use reel to reel.

zoykey

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