McIntosh MA-6900 Integrated Amp - Your Thoughts?


I have a McIntosh MA-6900 (200 watts, iconic looks, etc)driving a pair of Paradigm Reference Signature Six speakers. My sources are a basic CD player and an iPod (connected to Wadia i170 and Bryston DAC). To me, the sound is good but you know how this hobby is - there alwyas might be something better....I would be very interested in anyone's opinion of this setup and any improvements you might suggest.
Thank you.
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Showing 2 responses by glenfihi

You have a nice system as it is. First suggestion would be to buy some new music, or break out some of your old tunes you have not listened too for some time. It is all about the music after all.

Second, you may wish to try different speakers, as I think they make the biggest difference. But as it is a hobby you may just want to exchange what you have for something else. It may not be better, but for you fresh. Have fun!
Came back for a visit My take on speaker cable is twelve gage makes a sonic difference over thinner gage. I have yet to experience and hear sonic improvements in special windings and casings. At least not to the degree of the expense associated with the sonic improvement if any. Same for interconnects. But various brands build makes for a pride of ownership factor. I love the hobby and the gear. As I like to see my wife adorned well, so my stereo system. From the front to the back.

Having had three Cambridge Audio products, two which went bad. They sound good but I am now leery of of the reliability. Their new stream 6 does seem a peach, if you will indeed use all the features.

Post what direction you take.