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April 23, 2015, 09:41 AM #1
C1000: Arrived and setting it up!
The McIntosh C1000 arrived on attached to a pallet via a UPS Freight truck. Immediately I began opening of the boxes and what a nice added touch, the components come wrapped with the McIntosh signature a blue fabric cloth. I've attached some close-ups to show the top chassis of each of the components so you can see the kewl diagrams.
Also, photos of the folder, manual and promo pages. McIntosh goes all out for the C1000
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April 23, 2015, 10:03 AM #2
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Re: C1000: Arrived and setting it up!
The gloves are Debutante quality. I wish I had another pair.
Are you going to use two sets of XLRs into the MC2301s? Your best wire should go there.
Have fun toggling your sources. You have the ultimate selection/routing choices.
Recommend a tube roll. Tesla E83CC gold pin. Gold Lion12AX reproductions at the very least. Be careful on the front porch. You need powderless surgical gloves.
Speakeasy
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April 23, 2015, 12:17 PM #3
Re: C1000: Arrived and setting it up!
Congratulations! It's always fun unpacking and setting up new McIntosh gear.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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April 23, 2015, 05:07 PM #4
Re: C1000: Arrived and setting it up!
Wow, three boxes for a preamp! Congrats!!!
I'm with Steve on the Tesla's. You could also do Sylvania, RCA, etc... I know a lot of Mc guys use GL's but personally I'm not a fan. YMMV.Doug
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April 24, 2015, 03:00 PM #5Main System:Mcintosh MC601's Amplifer,Mcintosh C1000/C1000T Preamp,Kef Ref 5 Speakers,Mcintosh MCD1100 CDP,Mcintosh MT 5 TT, Olive 04HD, Acoustic Zen Absolute Shotgun Cables,4 ELECTRA™ 7 Power Cords&2 Pairs of
ECLIPSE 7 (EBI) XLR's, Consonance D-Linear 15 Ultra Reference Power Conditioner/Surge Protector, SolidTech "Rack of Silence"Reference 4 Audio Stand.
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April 25, 2015, 02:27 PM #6
Re: C1000: Arrived and setting it up!
+2 on the Tesla's. I bought into the Tesla based solely on Steve's recommendation and I am soooo glad I did. Best tube I have ever put into a McIntosh preamp. Currently, i have 8 of the Tesla's. I also much prefer Tesla over the GL.
Re: front porch, in addition to avoiding fingerprints and smudges, be very mindful of the tube cage cover. It IS directional. it only goes back on one way. if you try to put it back on flipped 180, it will instantly become stuck. ..... as in must take off front glass, bottom on unit to unassemble the tube cage/porch from below to loosen it. I learned the hard way.
take your time rolling tubes, its very easy, just dont be a bonehead like me!
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