Since they are sealed I feel much better about the speaker. My guess would have been ported. When I was a kid I saw a pair of ML-2C's in Decatur Alabama where I grew up. They were owned by a physician who had a full McIntosh system. I listened to them in his living room. They must have sounded pretty good because I was listening to Bozak Concert Grands at home. I don't remember being negatively impressed.
I was fascinated by McIntosh as a kid. Mac sent out all kinds of extensive literature as to why their speakers were better than anybody's. The ML-1C and 2C launched Mac as a speaker company. Recently, Mac has switched to ported systems as have almost all manufacturers, but their speakers used to be sealed. Mac has extensive experience producing sealed systems similar to this "new" speaker, which really is not be new at all but based on their experience with the ML series, hopefully. If this be the case, I am much warmer to the speaker. It will be a real competitor to the Tune Tot or the Harbeth M40.3 XD. I love the styling for obvious reasons. It reminds me so vividly of my childhood.
Mac is the only company that can look back 50 plus years and recreate a classic like an ML-1C.
p.s. if you vist Roger Russell's website you can read all about the ML-1C.
Best
Charles
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Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest
Amps: McIntosh MC3500MKII (2); McIntosh MC1.25KW (2); MC2.1KW An (1)
Preamp: C-12000 An
Sources: MCD12000 An; MVP881; MVP851; MR87; Marantz 510LV; ASUS laptop
Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties Chronosonic XVX
Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1); Wilson ActivXO Stereo Electronic Crossover
Cables main system: Audioquest WEL Signature speaker cables; balanced IC (preamp to main amps); WEL Signature digital coaxial cable for MVP 881/MCD12000; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for MVP 851 DVD player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Audioquest Diamond USB cable; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords for total of 8); Thunder HC power cord for MR87 tuner
Cables subwoofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable (1); Wolf balanced subwoofer IC; Wind balanced IC from preamp to ActivXO; Hurricane HC (3); Hurricane Source (1); Dragon HC (1) power cords
Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and 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; 05-21-2023 at 11:28 AM.
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