I would say that any row would be absolutely amazing. It really is an ageless system that will never be duplicated again. However, McIntosh had to move on because of their inability to continue to manufacture the cabinets. They think that the new PS2K/XRT2.1KW is competitive with Ivan's system. I think the JL Gotham is the best value for an ultimate subwoofer on the market. But it's a sealed box sub and probably the blend will not be as good as with a Submerge with Wilson speakers, so I would prefer dual Submerges with an Alexx V or Alexia V. I would also prefer the Titan with Magico loudspeakers for the same reason. Magico also makes a less expensive sub. Years ago the JL and Rel lines of subs didn't have much competition. I believe that McIntosh will soon be coming out with a little brother to the PS2K, i.e., a PS1K.
Best
Charles
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Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest
Amps: McIntosh: MC3500MKII (2); MC1.25KW (2); MC2.1KW An (1)
Preamp: C-12000 An
Sources: MCD12000 An; MVP881; MVP851; MR87; Marantz 510LV; ASUS laptop
Speakers: Wilson Chronosonic XVX
Sub-woofer: Wilson Thor’s Hammer; Wilson ActivXO Stereo Electronic Crossover
Cables main system: AQ: WEL Signature speaker cables; 24’ balanced IC; balanced 1-meter Dragon IC ; WEL Signature digital coaxial cable; digital coaxial cable; Diamond optical (2); Diamond USB; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords); Thunder HC power cord
Cables subwoofer system: AQ: Redwood speaker cable; Wolf balanced subwoofer IC; Wind balanced IC from preamp to ActivXO; Hurricane HC (3); Hurricane Source (1); Dragon HC (1) power cords
Power conditioners: AQ Niagara 7000 (1); Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines.
Isolation: Wilson Pedestals; Bassocontinuo McIntosh Ultra Feet; X-material plinth
Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD)
Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes
Last edited by Charles; 01-16-2024 at 02:06 PM.
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