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Victical bi-amp or mono block?
My mistake in the original subject; I am speaking about Horizontal bi amp configuration vs. Mono Block. 
Victical bi-amp or mono block?
Yes I believe you are correct the L and R channels are mono strapped at the amp. I was thinking the same in regards to more power if in Mono block mode but many tell me I will get better sound with Vertical Bi Amping; I may have to just try both. ... 
McIntosh-Keep the Classics or Sell for Newer Gear?
Keep it. I just finished acquiring vintage C22 and 2 MC275's and plan to give to my son when I leave this Earth. Vintage only gets better. We can always buy new. 
Phono Stage need for MC-22 pre-amp and Moving Coil
I spent a good part of the afternoon evaluating the phone pre amps and transformers that would solve this issue. In the end i went with a transformer. the most expensive route but kept my tube system in place with no SS intrusion and sounds outsta... 
DAC suggestion to pair with MC275 & Usher Spk
Thanks and yes I do get the Bay area just about each month and will try and arrange to hear this DAC you are recommending. 
DAC suggestion to pair with MC275 & Usher Spk
Here is a short update and summary in regards to DAC question and More Base Question:1. I have learned a lot about the content and variation of the recording quality since I original posted and have to say with the right quality recording the base... 
DAC suggestion to pair with MC275 & Usher Spk
A visit to the McIntosh store here in Taipei provided the following suggestions for the "more base/low tones" request in my posts.1. 2 MC275's as mono blocks if of the same vintage and tubes. (Is this enough wattage and responsive enough?) 2. 1 MC... 
DAC suggestion to pair with MC275 & Usher Spk
Lewinskiih01, From reading on line the vandersteen 2wq provides the biamp option and crossover but i have to call them on the performance at 90Hz to 100Hz. I also want to understand what happens to the low freq roll off that is sent to the main sp... 
DAC suggestion to pair with MC275 & Usher Spk
Marakanetz,thats a great base suggestion. I like the 3 speaker design for responsiveness. I will look at adding 2 Vandersteen 2wq, the Antelope Silver with Voltikus very soon. Following that i will eventually add a 2nd MC275 and I will let you kno... 
DAC suggestion to pair with MC275 & Usher Spk
ok last question. How do I get more base out of this? I know the Voltikus power supply will help but do I need to look at another MC275 and run as mono blocks and or add a sub? thanks again.....by the way the system is up and running now without t... 
DAC suggestion to pair with MC275 & Usher Spk
Marakanetz, thanks for that informed response. Add the Voltikus power supply to the Antelope Zodiac Silver?