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Twodawgs's Back to the 50's & 60's Tube System
Last Update: February 08, 2007 at 08:53:38 IP Address: 216.52.215.232
Amplifier: In Dec. 2006, Cary CAA 1 replaced 2 McIntosh MC60s (Tungsol, Westinghouse, Telefunken, RCA) biamped to 15' woofers; 1 McIntosh MC225 (Electro-Harmonix, Telefunken, Tungsol) biamped to multi-cellular horns
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): 1 McIntosh C22 original (Telefunken)
Speakers: Altec 604e
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Denon DCD-425
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Monster
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Marchand Electronics XM-26 Active Tube Crossover (Telefunken), 1500hz crossover, 12db/octave slope
Tweaks: McIntosh MQ107 (to bring out low bass and tone down mid bass)
Room Size (LxWxH): 21' x 12' x 8.5'
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): All.
System Goals/Comments: Give me fins, wide whitewalls and lots of chrome.
System Strengths: Warm, warm midrange (love those Neumann U47 vocals) & excellent soundstage. Glows like a little city at night.
System Weaknesses: Very slight amp hum (1 MC60) most people wouldn't notice, went away w/Cary CAA 1, and bottom end is now much cleaner and punchier.
Video/HT System: Integrated
Sources (DVD/VCR): DVD, VCR

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