I want your feedback. Here s what Im looking for.
OBJECT
To create the most realistic soundstage to listen to in my NYC apartment on the lowest possible budget.
Objectives Met:
- This system simply images better than any other stereo system Ive ever heard. Period. The sound state is about 9 feet wide, and every noise is EXACTLY where it should be, and ever sound so clearly comes from a single point that sometimes I look behind the speaker to see where the instrument it.
Issues:
- To me the midrange sounds a little hollow, almost like there too much treble and not enough bass, even though the speakers have a great low end.
o I think this is the room as there are hardwood floors, the speakers fire in the direction of a window that creates a reflective surface, and the room is 50ft long.
Any suggestions on how to improve the mid-bass sound would be appreciated.
How much more volume/mid-bass would I get running a different amp? Or another Mcintosh 275 run both run mono?
I forgot to say that you should roll the small signal tubes in the amp. (the 12ax7's). Get the Telefunkens or any NOS for that matter. You will see a dramtic increase in bass from just that simple change. 3 tubes, probably 100.00 bucks. You will be amazed. Everything will be better. Better yet, roll the 12at7's and you will even notice better detail if you can believe that. You will love it. Look into the small signal tubes. they make the biggest difference but all are voiced differently and Andy from Vintage Tubes can help you with that. Or any reputable tube dealer. Have fun!! You have the goods for sure.
You could be right. My local Hi End shop has the quads and the Mcintosh tubes together and it does sound amazing. then he rolled the tubes in the Preamp and what a difference! Do you have your speakers angled up to get a taller soundstage. I was wondering about the height of the soundstage. Your speakers are my dream to be honest. I have heard many systems and none sound like your combo. It is a fantastic synergy. One of the best in "High End" for sure. People say that McIntosh is not a 3 dimensional sound. Ha Ha. Just take a listen to your setup and I bet you will have a hard time finding any setup that is more 3D than that one, trust me. Congrats on a true reference gem. You do have arguably the best of the best.
