It as taken me a few years to get this together. I am very happy with the sound right now. I listen to vinyl most of the time, sometimes CDs and sound files (via macbook toslink output).
In the near future I plan on adding a Cambridge 640P Phono Preamp so I can stop using the phono stage on my MX119 (although it does sound pretty good)
I also might add the Cambridge DAC Magic, I've heard great things about it and it will allow me to stop using the onboard DAC on my MX119.
In the longer term I may add new speakers. Possibly PSB Synchrony 2 or PSB Imagine. However I am VERY happy with my Monitor Audio Speakers at the moment.
# Description:8 Analog Inputs # 6 S-Video Inputs # 6 Composite Video Inputs # 6 Digital Inputs # All the latest Processing including Dolby ProLogic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES and Neo:6
McIntosh MC-252
Description:
* Stereo: 250 Watts/Channel * Mono Parallel: 1 x 500 watts * Output Autoformers * Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs
Marantz TT-15S1 Reference Series Turntable
A fabulous value, a total package with simple setup - but outstanding sound quality!
* Low-Resonance High-Density Acrylic Chassis and Platter * Floating Motor Mount Construction * Asynchronous AC Motor * Belt Drive System with Endless Silicon Belt * Anodized Aluminum Straight Type Tone Arm * Magnetic Type Anti-Skating Mechanism * Wood Base, High Quality MM Cartridge
Cambridge Audio Azur 640C v2
How do you improve on what is considered the world's best budget CD player? Well, if you read the latest reviews it looks like Cambridge Audio has done it again.
Monitor Audio Silver RS6
The flawless and exceptional Silver RS6 gave me more listening pleasure than any other loudspeaker I have reviewed for Stereophile. In my more than 20 years of reviewing, I have not reviewed and audio component that produced greater sound quality per dollar than Monitor Audios Silver RS6. - Robert J. Reina, Stereophile Magazine
The Silver RS6 is perhaps the best value in hifi today. Its high-performance sound and furniture-grade finish is an unbeatable combination at this price. The RS6 features a 6½-inch C-CAM (Ceramic Coated Aluminum Magnesium) woofer, a 6½-inch C-CAM midrange driver, and a 1-inch C-CAM gold dome tweeter.
The RS6 woofer and midrange driver incorporate new edge-wound voice coils to provide increased efficiency, output, and power handling. The new voice coils have more copper and heat capacity than conventional voice coils resulting in 90dB efficiency and 120-watt power handling for the RS6. The speakers dynamic range is also increased because the start-and-stop of the new voice coil more efficiently converts incoming signal into motion.
The RS6s 2½-way design is optimized by an integral structure of dedicated driver chambers providing increased bass extension while maintaining high overall efficiency.
Other RS6 features include:
* Woofer and midrange driver chassis made of a non-magnetic, glass-infused cast polymer to damp unwanted resonance. * New bi-wire ready gold-plated cable terminals. * Rigid MDF plinth for stability, including adjustable feet and a choice of spikes or rubber pads. * Smooth, contoured cabinet edges and select premium quality finishes on all surfaces give the Silver range an unrivaled appearance at this price level. All Silver models are available in Rosenut, Walnut, Cherry, or Black Oak matched wood veneers. Our matched pairs use wood sheets cut from the same log section to assure color and grain consistency.
Use the RS6s in stereo pairs in high-performance music systems or build a Silver home theater with the RSLCR center channel, RSFX surrounds, and the RSW12 powered subwoofer.
Specification Frequency Response: 38 Hz - 30 KHz Sensitivity (1W@1M): 91 dB Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms Power Handling (RMS): 120 W Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS): 40 - 120 W Tweeter Crossover Frequency: 3 KHz Drive Unit Compliment: 1 x 6 C-CAM® Bass, 1 x 6 C-CAM® Bass Mid-range. 1 x 1 (25 mm) gold dome C-CAM® tweeter. Cabinet Design: Balanced velocity twin reflex ported Product External Dimensions: (H x W x D) 850 x 185 x 250 mm 33 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 9 7/8 inch Plinth Dimensions: (H x W x D)
25 x 255 x 305 mm (1 x 10 x 12 Inch) Individual Weight: 18 Kg (39.6 lb)
River Cable Audiflex Gold
* High quality Canare cable with gold tipped RCA connectors, hand soldered in our Hudson River Valley Guild Shop * Unbeatable silver bearing solder assembly * Matched Pairs, L/R channel, non-directional
Audiflex Gold for Pure Performance
* 18AWG Oxygen Free copper cable selected for low capacitance and resistance as well as flexibility and expanded frequency response * Shield: [greaterthansign]92% Bare Copper High Density Braid and Carbon Sleeve. * Unique polyvinyl carbon inner shield to reduce amplification noise * Polyethylene dielectric for low capacitance and resistance * Conductor DC Resistance: [lessthansign]5.6 ohms/1000 ft. * Shield DC Resistance: [lessthansign]7.6 ohms/1000 ft. * Nominal Capacitance: 49.0 pF/ft at 1KHz
Liberty Cable 12-2P-UC
Liberty 12-2P-UC THX Custom Speaker Cable Specifications
Liberty 12-2P-UC Speaker Wire
THX Certification
OFHC Copper Construction (High Conductivity Oxygen Free Copper
High Internal Twist rate for best sonic quality and noise rejection
Four 12AWG Conductors with 261 Strand per Conductor
- 3 Wire Networks of 87 Strands ea. per Conductor
Internally Twisted Conductors
Nominal Outer Cable Thickness 0.475
Std. Included - Red and Black Heat Shrink on both Ends paired or not to maintain color consistency
Std. Included - Transitional Heat shrink when braided sleeve is not elected as an option
Where Bi-Amp or Bi-Wired on BOTH ends we Label with High/Low +/- Using White Heat Shrink
Standard ViaBlue 10 and 4mm Copper Crimp Sleeves protect against oxidation and damage
Very nice system. I can vouch for the PSB's if you want to go that way. Great quality. I've owned a pair of PSB Stratus (2 way floor standers) for twenty years. They still sound absolutly great when I have them in my Mc system. Great bass from a 36" column speaker and can play loud if you want. I've owned several pairs of speakers during that time (dynamic and planar) but could never sell the PSB's. Listen every day.
I'm also using Monitor Audio RS-6 speakers with my McIntosh C42/MC252 gear. Incredible bass for this small of a speaker. I also use a Von Schweikert VR-S/1 subwoofer to enhance the very lowest bass. Nice system. Enjoy!!!
