Speaker Help for McIntosh Tube Equipment


After nearly 20 years I treated myself this Christmas and made a major change to my home stereo system. My old system was a Bedini Amp/ Pre Amp, Revox CD, Nakamichi Dragon, and Shahinian Obelisk speakers.
The new system is a McIntosh Tube Amp MC2102, Tube Pre Amp C2200, MCD 205 CD changer, and MR85 Tuner. I wasn't considering changing the Shahinian speakers because they have always been wonderful sounding speakers. However after setting up my new system I am now very disappointed with the speakers...they appear so flat. I am hoping that some of you audiophiles can help me get the best out of my new system.
1. Does anyone know what Ohm setting should the Shahinian speakers be set to on the McIntosh amp?
2. Are the Shahinian Obelisk speakers as good a match to Tubes as SS.
3. If anyone has this McIntosh Tube/Pre Amp combo what speakers do you recommend.
My room is 15 x 20 and a fireplace sits between where the two speakers are positioned. I enjoy all types of music with a preference to Jazz, R&B and Rock. I thank you in advance for any assistance.
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Showing 1 response by ziva

Maby it is allready too late for you,but you did a big mistake when you changed your system in that way.Bedini is much better amplification than McIntosch,especialy when driving Obelisks(Shahinians).I do not know which Bedinis exactly you have had,but the only week link in your old system was(maby) Bedini preamp.
Obelisks with Bedini?it is a dream combo(i have it with Bedini Classic 100 monos).With McIntosh your Obelisks will not sing,of course,but the foulth is not up to Obelisk,its up to you,so the best for you is to sell McIntosh power amp,and stay(or buy one again)with Bedini.And if you sold your Obelisks,buy it again(new model is slightly beter).You allready had one of the best speakers in the world(Diapason is definitly the best),but just if you have a matching amplifier,Bedini or Plinius(in my experience).This is the price if you want a live music performance in your room(big one for Obelisk,please),nothing from this world can beat this combo,beleive me.
I de like to know what did you do in the meantime,and if something brouth you a level of performance which you have allready experienced with Obelisks and Bedini.