I'll play a little bit....this is one of 2 MC2500's driving my 1.2tl's. They're from the 80's and the only vintage gear I have presently in my main rig
Does that thing dim the lights in the room when you fire it up?
Main Rig:
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
I'd love to have a matched pair of 2500's. Nice sound.wouldn't want to lift them up though
Main Rig:
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
I'd love to have a matched pair of 2500's. Nice sound.wouldn't want to lift them up though
Yes moving them is a huge pita and the back to at 129lbs each. The thing that still impresses me is those 1.2s are able to soak up every single last watt to the clipping lights without the slightest sign of distress from those bridged 2500's.
Thanks; I ran one 2500 for a couple years and I was very very happy pairing it with the 1.2s. But once I added the dreadnaught a while back I went on the hunt for a 2nd one. I can't see ever moving on from them as the newer big Mac monos are above my pay grade
Had to help my buddy (my tech) put one of those on his bench once......damn need blew a nut!
Main Rig:
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
Thanksgiving holiday with my parents, and more receivers/amps coming my way from my dad's garage.
Sony TA-1150 integrated amp...it's blowing fuses.
Marantz SR6000 receiver...needs a lamp kit, but has a beautiful wooden cabinet
Marantz 4270 receiver...this thing is a beast...some stencil worn off, and looks like a previous owner was a Dual fan
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
My dad always said "if you don't ask, you don't get" LOL
Main Rig:
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
Open to offers...these are in various states of triage
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
Main Rig:
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
Those are both very nice -- and Denon made some fine tts (not to mention cartridges!) -- but (personally) I am a little leery of those bionic arms. I like simple stuff...
The dp1200 is a very simple manual arm with only auto lift, no return or any servo features. Basically a manual TT but it does have auto lift at end of record.
Main Rig:
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
"The dp1200 is a very simple manual arm with only auto lift, no return or any servo features. Basically a manual TT but it does have auto lift at end of record."
My Kenwood KD-770D operates the same way. Manual except for the auto lift at the end. (no return)
There is a little story story behind DP-47F and why I bought it but I'll save that for another time. I certainly didn't need another TT
Auto lift at end of record us a nice feature. Its no fun waking up the next day and realizing your stylus was spinning around in the same groove all night.
Oh **** yes! Really stands out, excellent detail,clear separation between instruments and imaging. The impact of each note is remarkable. Mind you I use a good phono pre (Lehman black cube SE) and audioquest cable) but very very pleased with it!
Main Rig:
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
Auto lift at end of record us a nice feature. Its no fun waking up the next day and realizing your stylus was spinning around in the same groove all night.
On one of my musical therapy sessions years ago on that blue couch, I was playing the Carpenters Greatest hits or Christmas album and I fell asleep.
My Technics SL1400MK2 has a inherent problem where all of the return mechanisms broke on every one ever made.
So for about an hour or 2, it spun around like you said.
The one and only time.
So from then on, Cd's were the go to physical median when I was really tired.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
Auto lift at end of record us a nice feature. Its no fun waking up the next day and realizing your stylus was spinning around in the same groove all night.
I once had a friend tell me that he passed out with his system at full volume and a CD player that had skipped for about 6 or 7 hours before he got up to do anything about it.
I bet his speaker were well broken in after that ordeal.
Comments
I'll play a little bit....this is one of 2 MC2500's driving my 1.2tl's. They're from the 80's and the only vintage gear I have presently in my main rig
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
The lights all go out completely and you just sit there in a blue glow.
I have another one just like it for the other 1.2tl. They don't dim the lights because they each have their own dedicated circuit
I actually do that quite quite often.... like almost every day during the winter months
I hope to do the same some day.
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
Yes moving them is a huge pita and the back to at 129lbs each. The thing that still impresses me is those 1.2s are able to soak up every single last watt to the clipping lights without the slightest sign of distress from those bridged 2500's.
That's got to be one of the BIGGEST McIntosh Amps I've ever seen !
Congrats on owning 2 of them !
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
Sony TA-1150 integrated amp...it's blowing fuses.
Marantz SR6000 receiver...needs a lamp kit, but has a beautiful wooden cabinet
Marantz 4270 receiver...this thing is a beast...some stencil worn off, and looks like a previous owner was a Dual fan
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
Damn bloodhound
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
Maybe not a vintage as should it be for this thread but I'm happy to have snagged it
Denon DP-47F
Because I am The Pumpkinking
A Kind Word Is An Easy Gift To Give
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
My Kenwood KD-770D operates the same way. Manual except for the auto lift at the end. (no return)
There is a little story story behind DP-47F and why I bought it but I'll save that for another time. I certainly didn't need another TT
Bill
Because I am The Pumpkinking
A Kind Word Is An Easy Gift To Give
I have a AT OC9/II that I plan to put on the Denon. You like the AT on your Denon ??
Because I am The Pumpkinking
A Kind Word Is An Easy Gift To Give
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
On one of my musical therapy sessions years ago on that blue couch, I was playing the Carpenters Greatest hits or Christmas album and I fell asleep.
My Technics SL1400MK2 has a inherent problem where all of the return mechanisms broke on every one ever made.
So for about an hour or 2, it spun around like you said.
The one and only time.
So from then on, Cd's were the go to physical median when I was really tired.
I once had a friend tell me that he passed out with his system at full volume and a CD player that had skipped for about 6 or 7 hours before he got up to do anything about it.
I bet his speaker were well broken in after that ordeal.
10 years of use in 6 or 7 hrs.
Wonder they didn't burn up.
Heathkit catalog, 1983.
Then, as now, s-e-x sells.
And she knows why she is in the picture too.
Only people like me smiles like that when we turn a dial and hear something amazing !
Nice rack. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL