Legacy Focus 20/20 Speakers AMP/Pre Amp

Thank you Soix.  I suppose if I were to describe the sound characteristics that I'm looking for it would be more on the "warm" side with some detail in the highs but they don't need to be overly sharp.  Also looking for quality in the mid range.  I listen to all types of music, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Reggae, Metal, Electronic, Choir, etc. 

Not that these are comparable, but I have a set of lower end speakers in another room bi-amped to Marantz separates.  They are very clear however I've noticed that they lack in the mid range, and I tend to get fatigue after listening to them for an extended period because they seem so so sharp.  Might also be the room acoustics, or perhaps the way they are configured, so not totally sure.  

That said, I have heard other McIntosh amps/preamps at the stereo shops and I do like the way they sound, but they were also powering different speakers so might not be an apples to apples comparison.

Thank you for responding!

Dave  

Hi, thanks guys,  if I go with the Focus 20//20’s from the guy locally I want to try to stay under $10k all in for speakers amp and pre amp.  The speakers are $2200, and there are MC501’d available for $5k, which would leave around $3k for a pre amp.  But I’m open to other ideas too.

the 20/20’s are in good shape and surrounds are intact.  Thank you for that suggestion.  

 If I get over $10k, there is a guy selling newer 2022, active Legacy Aeris speakers and he is including the Legacy wavelet/preamp for just under $12k all in.  So if I get in that $ range, I will try to talk him into shipping the Aeris to CA. Unfortunately, he’s only offering local pick up.  But those speakers would be a much better option. 

I do have another system currently, but it’s in a different room and set up mainly for surround sound with Marantz Separates approximately 12-15 years old.  It’s fine, but would not be a good option for the other room that I’m trying to build out. 
 

thanks again,

dave

Thank you everyone for the info, I will look into all the additional suggestions noted above. 

fthompson251, I believe those XD's have internal amps, so perhaps you are powering the subs with those, and running tubes for the mids and highs?  The newer Focus are another option I've been contemplating, just haven't seen any on the used market.  Do you use the Legacy Wavelet, and if so, how do you like it?

Appreciate all the additional color from everyone.  

Thanks,

Dave

Thanks, Soix,

I will look into it.  Appreciate the info.  

Right on, thank you all again.  Super helpful info.  

Thebrokenrecord, Very interesting to hear how you are powering them and the adjustments you made to get them off the floor, appreciate the feedback.  
 

Finally got the Focus 20/20’s.  My Brother in law lent me his Antham MCA 5 amp and pre amp combo.  The speakers sound incredible, haven’t even applied room correction yet.  Amazing because the room they are in is a large room with a high “a frame” ceiling.  Sounds like the music is coming from the entire front wall, can’t even tell there at two speakers with some of the source material.  I’m blown away at how good a $2,200 set of used towers can sound.

thanks to everyone for your suggestions!