Another McIntosh fan here - MA6900 integrated amp and MVP 861 SACD player coupled with Bowers and Wilkins 802s, a Dual CS 431 turntable and an Oppo BDP-83 for video.
The 802s have frequently been something of a battle. My wife thinks they ruin the decor of a room. (In this, she has often found support from friends and family who have felt the need to express opinions on how we decorate our house). I, and scores of discerning and sophisticated people I know, understand that the best way to perceive higher frequency sounds - such as the voices of singers - is directly from a source at ear level. So, if you start down the path of seeking clean musical reproduction in your home, you either need to accommodate speakers that place tweaters roughly 42" off the floor, and compromise on whatever pre-existing notions you may have on how to decorate certain rooms in your house, or hire Stephan and build a dedicated listening room.
The 802s have frequently been something of a battle. My wife thinks they ruin the decor of a room. (In this, she has often found support from friends and family who have felt the need to express opinions on how we decorate our house). I, and scores of discerning and sophisticated people I know, understand that the best way to perceive higher frequency sounds - such as the voices of singers - is directly from a source at ear level. So, if you start down the path of seeking clean musical reproduction in your home, you either need to accommodate speakers that place tweaters roughly 42" off the floor, and compromise on whatever pre-existing notions you may have on how to decorate certain rooms in your house, or hire Stephan and build a dedicated listening room.
