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KV4053

Any of you guys have hands-on experience with Mcintosh xr100 speakers?

2-feign-reluctance

I've heard Mcintosh speakers (not sure what model) first person and they are pretty amazing. Though the slightly less expensive B&Ws sounded the same to my ears as well. Sorry I don't have a more technical answer!

KV4053

Thanks!

I've widened my search and am auditioning these speakers later this week:
Legacy Audio Focus SE https://legacyaudio.com/products/view/focus-se/
McIntosh XR100 https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/speakers/XR100
Revel F228Be https://www.revelspeakers.com/products/series/series-performabe/F228BE-.html

For integrated amps, I am looking at 
Anthem STR: https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/model=str-integrated-amplifier/page=overview
McIntosh MA8900: https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/MA8900

tempo_n_groove

KV4053 said:

Thanks!

I've widened my search and am auditioning these speakers later this week:
Legacy Audio Focus SE https://legacyaudio.com/products/view/focus-se/
McIntosh XR100 https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/speakers/XR100
Revel F228Be https://www.revelspeakers.com/products/series/series-performabe/F228BE-.html

For integrated amps, I am looking at 
Anthem STR: https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/model=str-integrated-amplifier/page=overview
McIntosh MA8900: https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/MA8900

"But Pappy, they's integrated!"  OBWAT

2-feign-reluctance

@Black Diamond

You have a McInosh set up if I'm not mistaken. Can you chime in?

KV4053

Quick update. I ended up with a McIntosh MA9000 and Focal Spectral 40th Speakers.  Also got around to hanging all my art.  Here's a Panorama.


https://photos.app.goo.gl/FDkjxM8tZkNUmY2z6