Hi All,
I have enjoyed continued reading and getting educated via this Forum. My newer but growing system currently includes Vantages, a Matinee for center, and Denon 4308. I love the clarity and breadth of sound.
However, I recently couldn't resist purchasing a near new McIntosh MC205 (for a great price) to feed the Vantages to produce the kind of sound that I know I am missing as per all of your comments on having a good amp. I am getting a little ahead of myself as it will be a while before I round out the HT, and I probably should have upgraded my TV, DVD, etc. beforehand, but an opportunity presented itself and I moved on it.
I researched a number of amps and ended up selecting the MC205 for it's somewhat warmer sound quality, brand reliability, as well as price point. BTW - Any comments on this choice would be appreciated - even though it is now too late to change (it is currently on it's way via FedEx.)
As I am clueless when it comes to electricity, my first question is whether I need a modified outlet for the amp or am I OK with just plugging it into the standard outlet?
Second, I have been researching cables/wires for the MLs and have read many posts on this forum. As per Rich's recommendation, SignalCable looks appealing. I am not in the market right now for their high end Silver Resolution, but rather looking at the next step down - SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables ($69/six feet pair), and Analog Two Interconnects ($49/two feet Pair.) Feedback on these would be appreciated.
I also looked into MapleShade and BlueJeans Cable as per some of your posts. Any suggestions on specific products within these brands that are comparable in price with the mid-end Signal Cables would be appreciated.
Any other suggestions on cables? Being new to high end audio, and as I can't determine whether cables are critically important, or nominally important (as there are points of view out there all over the board and I don't want to start another thread on that topic) I have decided to settle for a middle of the road cable made by a good manufacturer with a reasonable price point.
Thanks in advance for your comments!
I have enjoyed continued reading and getting educated via this Forum. My newer but growing system currently includes Vantages, a Matinee for center, and Denon 4308. I love the clarity and breadth of sound.
However, I recently couldn't resist purchasing a near new McIntosh MC205 (for a great price) to feed the Vantages to produce the kind of sound that I know I am missing as per all of your comments on having a good amp. I am getting a little ahead of myself as it will be a while before I round out the HT, and I probably should have upgraded my TV, DVD, etc. beforehand, but an opportunity presented itself and I moved on it.
I researched a number of amps and ended up selecting the MC205 for it's somewhat warmer sound quality, brand reliability, as well as price point. BTW - Any comments on this choice would be appreciated - even though it is now too late to change (it is currently on it's way via FedEx.)
As I am clueless when it comes to electricity, my first question is whether I need a modified outlet for the amp or am I OK with just plugging it into the standard outlet?
Second, I have been researching cables/wires for the MLs and have read many posts on this forum. As per Rich's recommendation, SignalCable looks appealing. I am not in the market right now for their high end Silver Resolution, but rather looking at the next step down - SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables ($69/six feet pair), and Analog Two Interconnects ($49/two feet Pair.) Feedback on these would be appreciated.
I also looked into MapleShade and BlueJeans Cable as per some of your posts. Any suggestions on specific products within these brands that are comparable in price with the mid-end Signal Cables would be appreciated.
Any other suggestions on cables? Being new to high end audio, and as I can't determine whether cables are critically important, or nominally important (as there are points of view out there all over the board and I don't want to start another thread on that topic) I have decided to settle for a middle of the road cable made by a good manufacturer with a reasonable price point.
Thanks in advance for your comments!