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McIntosh XR50 or XR100?
I am searching options to replace Magnepan 0.7 speakers.
The apartment I am in is much smaller than the house I used to own. In Wilson Audio section, I also ask about TuneTot’s. Also considering the McIntosh XR50 or XR100’s…. In the past , I did have the XLS 320 + Velodyne subwoofer. Not sure how the XR series compare to older XLS models. Dan
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McIntosh MR87 tuner, McIntosh D1100 as dac & preamp , McIntosh MC462 power amp, Apple iPad Pro 11” M2 cpu for media streaming, AudioQuest Carbon USB-C to USB 2.0 interconnect , Magnepan MG 0.7 speakers , JL Audio Dominion d110 subwoofer |
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I cannot comment on the XLR series but I have had my XR100 speakers for about 2 years and they are superb from my perspective. They are in a smaller room where my audio setup is located which is about 15 by 20 feet.
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My System: Amp-McIntosh MC611(2) :Pre-McIntosh C2700, MP1100 :CD/SACD-McIntosh MCD600 :Speakers-McIntosh XR100 :Power Controller-McIntosh MPC1500 :Turntable-VPI HW40 Ortofon Cadenza Black :Cables-Morrow PH5,MA5 and Elite Speaker Cables :Headphones-McIntosh MPH1000 :Record Cleaner Klaudio KD-CLN-LP200T Thanks, Bill |
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What is the size of the room? How much space do you have to work with?
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Solid State System: PS Audio Dectet - Innous Zen MK3 - Schiit Audio Yggdrasil - WireWorld Eclipse 8 Cables - McIntosh C48 & MC452 - Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition - JL Audio F110v1 (2) - Stillpoints Tube System: PS Audio Dectet - McIntosh MR88 - Innous ZenMini - Chord Qutest - WireWorld Eclipse 8 Cables - McIntosh C22V & MC275 - Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor - Stillpoints & IsoAcoustics Gaia III |
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Quote:
Speakers are on short wall. Dan
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McIntosh MR87 tuner, McIntosh D1100 as dac & preamp , McIntosh MC462 power amp, Apple iPad Pro 11” M2 cpu for media streaming, AudioQuest Carbon USB-C to USB 2.0 interconnect , Magnepan MG 0.7 speakers , JL Audio Dominion d110 subwoofer |
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Interested in feedback as well on XR100's. These are on my short list for my next upgrade, but I plan to dual use them for HT and 2-channel, HT being used the majority. My concern is if the sound stage for HT, coupled with a LCR80 would suffice......
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-Ryan McIntosh: C2700, MC462, MC8207, MEN220, MX122, MVP901, MPC1500, MXA60, MB20 Streaming: Mac Mini (Tidal, Apple Music) Speakers: XR100 mains, LCR80 center, Definitive Technology surrounds Sub: 2x JL Audio Fathom f113's Projector: Sony VPL-XW6000ES, Lumagen Radiance Pro UltraHD Processor Screen: Stewart Filmscreen 120" StudioTek 130 G4 Cables: WireWorld Cooling: AC Infinity (Controller 8 w/ 3x Airplate S9's) |
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Is this audio system doing double duty, or are we focusing solely on music?
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Solid State System: PS Audio Dectet - Innous Zen MK3 - Schiit Audio Yggdrasil - WireWorld Eclipse 8 Cables - McIntosh C48 & MC452 - Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition - JL Audio F110v1 (2) - Stillpoints Tube System: PS Audio Dectet - McIntosh MR88 - Innous ZenMini - Chord Qutest - WireWorld Eclipse 8 Cables - McIntosh C22V & MC275 - Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor - Stillpoints & IsoAcoustics Gaia III |
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In my case 2 channel stereo, do not watch tv, LG 42” Oled is computer monitor
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McIntosh MR87 tuner, McIntosh D1100 as dac & preamp , McIntosh MC462 power amp, Apple iPad Pro 11” M2 cpu for media streaming, AudioQuest Carbon USB-C to USB 2.0 interconnect , Magnepan MG 0.7 speakers , JL Audio Dominion d110 subwoofer |
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I'll try and post a picture of what I did in this smaller space and the future speakers I am considering for this place.
The room's width is 8.5 feet, and the depth is 6.5 feet to the back of my listening chair, so it is a near-field system. The Cremona Auditors are wonderful in there, but I am looking forward to adding the Guarneri, Serafinos, or Nova’s III. If If you go with McIntosh I would go with the XR100. IMG_3062.jpg
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Solid State System: PS Audio Dectet - Innous Zen MK3 - Schiit Audio Yggdrasil - WireWorld Eclipse 8 Cables - McIntosh C48 & MC452 - Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition - JL Audio F110v1 (2) - Stillpoints Tube System: PS Audio Dectet - McIntosh MR88 - Innous ZenMini - Chord Qutest - WireWorld Eclipse 8 Cables - McIntosh C22V & MC275 - Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor - Stillpoints & IsoAcoustics Gaia III |
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This particular listening space is new, so I'm still working to develop the area / sound.
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Solid State System: PS Audio Dectet - Innous Zen MK3 - Schiit Audio Yggdrasil - WireWorld Eclipse 8 Cables - McIntosh C48 & MC452 - Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition - JL Audio F110v1 (2) - Stillpoints Tube System: PS Audio Dectet - McIntosh MR88 - Innous ZenMini - Chord Qutest - WireWorld Eclipse 8 Cables - McIntosh C22V & MC275 - Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor - Stillpoints & IsoAcoustics Gaia III |
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Wilson is better for you in my opinion. I love McIntosh for gear but speakers I’m not super impressed in the 2ch arena. Home Theater it has the shock and awe capability coupled with Massive / Insane amounts of power. 2ch I like Wilson for transparent/ precise sound and Sonus Faber for a warmer mellow presentation.
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Audio Room: Sonus Faber Amati Faturas / JL Audio 13.5” Fanthom In Wall Subs / McIntosh C52 / McIntosh MCD 1100 / McIntosh MEN 220 / McIntosh MC 601’s / McIntosh MPC 1500 / McIntosh MT 5 / McIntosh MC 275’s / Luxman AS-55 Amp Selector / Silenzo (This thing is Amazing) / Gold Lion Tubes from Vintage Tube All items in green were bought thru the AA marketplace and blue from a current AA retailer |
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