Really enjoying my new retro nearfield bedroom system
Jan 20, 2020 22:10:04 GMT -5
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Post by lehighvalleyjeff on Jan 20, 2020 22:10:04 GMT -5
Recently thanks to seasonal depression, crappy cold weather and a lack of motivation, I finally got around to setting up some retro or vintage components I’ve had collecting dust. My expectations were low given my big speaker and big amp setups I’ve enjoyed over the years.
A friend repaired, modded and recapped a 1994 McIntosh MC275 Commemorative Edition which I have paired with the matching C22 Commemorative Edition. For speakers I pulled out a pair of 1995 Paradigm Studio 20 v2 and for a source I used the Marantz SA-10.
After getting speakers placed and listening to a variety of classical, jazz and vocal CDs the one thing that stuck with me. A sense of disappointment when the music ended. I’m really enjoying the nearfield system and the convincing soundstage produced in a tiny bedroom.
The thing that surprised me so much was how much I am finding myself immersed in the music and how the Paradigm & McIntosh tube combo compliment each other. Hopefully as I continue building on this system I look forward to using the MM phono stage in the c22.
Other than the CD player all of the other gear is 25 year old technology but I’m finding it to be more musical than many of the audio offerings from manufacturers today.
To stay circa 1995 I am using a pair of bi-wire Audioquest Gibraltar speaker cables.
A friend repaired, modded and recapped a 1994 McIntosh MC275 Commemorative Edition which I have paired with the matching C22 Commemorative Edition. For speakers I pulled out a pair of 1995 Paradigm Studio 20 v2 and for a source I used the Marantz SA-10.
After getting speakers placed and listening to a variety of classical, jazz and vocal CDs the one thing that stuck with me. A sense of disappointment when the music ended. I’m really enjoying the nearfield system and the convincing soundstage produced in a tiny bedroom.
The thing that surprised me so much was how much I am finding myself immersed in the music and how the Paradigm & McIntosh tube combo compliment each other. Hopefully as I continue building on this system I look forward to using the MM phono stage in the c22.
Other than the CD player all of the other gear is 25 year old technology but I’m finding it to be more musical than many of the audio offerings from manufacturers today.
To stay circa 1995 I am using a pair of bi-wire Audioquest Gibraltar speaker cables.
