MCT500 and MVP901 ordered
These units are on order. I am putting my MCD1100 and MVP881 FS in Marketplace. I just got the itch to experience some new Mac.:yes:
Best Charles ____________________ Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest New gear on order: MCT500 transport; MVP901 BR player; Acoustic Diodes to re-spike XVX Most recent updates: AQ Diamond USB replaces AQ Coffee; Wilson Audio Specialties Alexx replaced by Wilson Audio Specialties XVX Chronosonic; new subwoofer crossover; new Galaxy Grey Thors Hammer; Wilson Pedestals; heating and cooling completely reworked and reinsulated resulting in a much quieter, cooler, and more efficient room (cost about 10,000.00). Amps: McIntosh 1.25KW’s (3) set on floor on custom made cultured marble slabs Preamp and DAC: McIntosh D1100 Sources: McIntosh MCD1100 SACD player, MVP881 BR player, MVP851 DVD player, MR87 tuner, Marantz 510LV Laser Disc player, ASUS laptop USB (JRiver Media Center 23) Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties XVX Chronosonic Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1) horizontal lie and Wilson Watch Controller (abbr: WC) Cables main system: Audioquest Wel Signature speaker cables and balanced IC (preamp to amps); Wel Signature AES/EBU balanced digital IC for CD playback; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for BR player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Diamond USB cable; McIntosh MCT cable for SACD playback; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords for total of 8); Thunder HC power cord for tuner; cables for DVD player not listed Cables subwoofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable (1); Wolf balanced subwoofer IC from WC to amp; Wind balanced IC from preamp to WC; Hurricane HC (2) and Dragon HC (1) power cords Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines with no. 10 wire straight out of fuse box Isolation: Wilson Pedestals Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD) solid walnut cabinet on large casters; holds all sources and preamp; also, Niagara 7000; 11 feet minimum distance from speakers Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes AC: Dedicated to this room only, an ultra-high efficiency and quiet recently installed Ruud split system 3-ton heat pump. Room (mancave): 40’L x 15.5’W A-frame; max ceiling height 8’ min 5’; wall within wall construction built of 2 x 6’s; built over garage with custom hardwood floor with gym seal with over 40 Lowes stiffened wooden I-beams supporting floor; complete isolation from rest of house. |
Nice updates Charles, enjoy!
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An expensive itch, I'd say. Was there anything other than that to drive this move?
But then, I wouldn't mind having the 901. I can't afford it and couldn't justify it when the idea crossed my mind a couple of years or so ago, as I have 3 BD players here, 2 Pioneer Elites and the original Oppo 83. |
Enjoy Charles!
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Thank you all. I'm soon having my XVX spiked with Alexx V acoustic diode spikes specially manufactured for me by Wilson. I hope the new Mac will be in by then. Basically, I think Mac is simply the best buy by many many miles on the market. I would rather have my Mac gear than any gear on the market. Put Wilson Pedestals under the MCT500 and MVP901, complement with a Niagara 7000 and top AQ cords and cables, the sonics can't be beat. I want my gear to age together and replacing the MVP 881 and MCD 1100 with current gear finishes my task. I already have sold the MCD1100. I am still mourning my wife's passing terribly, but life needs to go on. She wouldn't want me to do otherwise.
Best Charles |
I hope you will grace us with photos once everything is set up. It will be amazing, I'm sure.
Of course, now the 901 is in my head. |
By the way Charles, did you come through the recent rough weather in Tennessee okay?
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Hi Charles. What do you think of the 901? Have you listened to any Blu-Ray audio by chance, or is it solely for video?
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Congratulations Charles....that's going to be one amazing setup. :yes:
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