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Stereo: Hegel H590, Grimm Audio MU1, Mola Mola Tambaqui, Burmester 948 - V3 & V6 racks, Vivid Audio G2 Giyas, REL Carbon Special (pair), Silent Angel Bonn N8 Ethernet Switch & Forester F1, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse IC and SE SC, Furutech Digiflux AV: Hegel C-53, Marantz AV8802A, Oppo BDP-203EU, Pioneer Kuro 60", Vivid Audio C1 & V1w's, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse, SE & E Second system (veranda): Halgorythme preamp and monoblocks, Burmester 061, Avalon Avatar, Sharkwire & Wireworld cables |
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You have the D1100, I say add the MCT500. No need for the MCD1100 or MCD600. I have the MCT450/D1100 combo and highly recommend it. For me, I could not stand mixing a silver box with the rest of my McIntosh gear so I sold my Esoteric K01X. No regrets here.
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Preamp: McIntosh C1100T/C1100C, McIntosh MX180 Amp: McIntosh MC611 (2), MC601 (3), MI254 Digital: McIntosh D1100, McIntosh MCT450, Meridian 808v6, Aurender N20, Aurender ACS10, Oppo 203 Analog: McIntosh MT10, Hana Umami Red Phono preamp: Simaudio Moon 610LP, 820S Signal cables: WW Gold Eclipse 7 speaker cables; Shunyata Sigma v2 XLR (2); Sigma v1 XLR (2), Transparent Ref XL (MM2) XLR; WW Silver Eclipse 7 (4) Digital cables: Shunyata Omega USB, Omega Ethernet, Sigma Ethernet; WW Platinum 7 Coax, AES/EBU Switch: Innuos PhoenixNet Power: Audioquest Niagara 7000, Audioquest 5000, Audioquest Dragon, Hurricane PC, Shunyata Alpha HC, AQ NRG Edison outlets, (8) 20 amp dedicated lines, 125 amp subpanel Speakers: Wilson Sasha DAW, Dynaudio Contour 30, Dynaudio Contour 25C Subs: REL s/812 (6), REL s/510 (3) Accessories: HRS M3X2 shelf (MT10), Stillpoints Ultra II v2 w/ bases (21), Ultra SS (12), Mini (12), LPi v1 Sound treaments: Artnovion |
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What kind of differences in sound between McIntosh D1100+MCT450 and Esoteric K-01X?
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Preamp: McIntosh C1100T/C1100C, McIntosh MX180 Amp: McIntosh MC611 (2), MC601 (3), MI254 Digital: McIntosh D1100, McIntosh MCT450, Meridian 808v6, Aurender N20, Aurender ACS10, Oppo 203 Analog: McIntosh MT10, Hana Umami Red Phono preamp: Simaudio Moon 610LP, 820S Signal cables: WW Gold Eclipse 7 speaker cables; Shunyata Sigma v2 XLR (2); Sigma v1 XLR (2), Transparent Ref XL (MM2) XLR; WW Silver Eclipse 7 (4) Digital cables: Shunyata Omega USB, Omega Ethernet, Sigma Ethernet; WW Platinum 7 Coax, AES/EBU Switch: Innuos PhoenixNet Power: Audioquest Niagara 7000, Audioquest 5000, Audioquest Dragon, Hurricane PC, Shunyata Alpha HC, AQ NRG Edison outlets, (8) 20 amp dedicated lines, 125 amp subpanel Speakers: Wilson Sasha DAW, Dynaudio Contour 30, Dynaudio Contour 25C Subs: REL s/812 (6), REL s/510 (3) Accessories: HRS M3X2 shelf (MT10), Stillpoints Ultra II v2 w/ bases (21), Ultra SS (12), Mini (12), LPi v1 Sound treaments: Artnovion |
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I have. Marantz, two different Macs and two different Pioneers, and the Macs using either optical, Coax, or balanced outputts easily out perform the others. Now I will admit my Pioneer Combi Laser player will play CD's and DVD's when none of the others will. Even when I had Sony ESS players the Macs were better sonically and the old Pioneer better Mechanically. Put an ugly thumb or finger print on a disc and the Pioneer is the best player hands down. But sonically its a flop. The 861 and 891 sound amazingly alike. And the MX i5i has really improved the sound. No matter the format. I still prefer DVD-A.
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Which Marantz do you have?
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Great combination and I agree with you. For the money Mac is by far and away the best value on the high end market. It is competitive with the best costing many thousands of dollars more. For me it is a question of best deployment of limited capital. I think a D1100/450 combo competitive with anything. I have always felt that speakers make the most difference. If I hit the lottery maybe I will get a Vivaldi or Accuphase, etc. but I doubt I would. My plan right now is to have the best Mac digital minimalist preamp and best mono amp. I like this plan and I can afford it. The raw power of an Alexx/Thor/1.25 KW system must be heard to be believed. And there are times when I really turn it up that it will hit peaks of 700-800 watts although the vast majority is < 12. The Thor rarely hits 120 but easily goes down to 14 Hz. The control and sensitivity of the sub woofer system increased exponentially with the addition of the 1.25 and the new cable/pc/IC. Most of the time the Thor loafs along at 1.2 watts. It's incredibly efficient below 30 Hz. I'm totally satisfied with Mac .
____________________ Charles Amps: McIntosh 1.25KW’s (3) 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 Alexx Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1) and Wilson Watch Controller Cables main system: Audioquest Wel Signature speaker cables and IC’s; Dragon power cords (8) Sub-woofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable; Wolf IC and Hurricane power cords (2) Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (2); (4) 20-amp lines |
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Hi guys, I have a question about the MCD600 vs the MCT500.
I currently have a dac in my setup already, but thinking if I should get the MCD600 still. I am thinking would the dac built in be a better combo than using it with my dac? 2nd, I always have a different setup in my room with the MA5300. Are there dac the same? I upgraded mine to a DA. Thanks |
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