Quebec audiophile shows off his new Hi-Fi system, very expensive set up

[BobbyTimmons]

Apart from bragging rights and visual symmetry the separate 1200 watt amp for each speaker could seem over the top. In all fairness they give his system an attractive visual symmetry. The oversized heatsinks and dials on the amps give an almost dangerous aesthetic to the system hinting at the potential hazards and risks of overheating and only just averted industrial disaster. It makes it seem more like he is a running a small nuclear power plant down there than playing an mp3.

Editing to add a run down of some of his system which might be helpful for his wife (or future ex-wife's lawyers) if she reads this post.

2 McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amplifier - $27,000 ​

https://www.paragonsns.com/products/mcintosh-mc1-25kw

1 McIntosh C12000 2-CH Hybrid Preamplifier - $16,000​

https://scottwalkeraudio.com/store/mcintosh-c12000-2-ch-preamplifier/

2 BOWERS & WILKINS 801 D4 (PAIR) SPEAKER - $40,000 ​

https://www.sundownone.com/product/...or-standing-loudspeaker-801-d4-rosenut-803444

2 REL Carbon Special Subwoofers - $8,000 ​

https://rel.net/shop/powered-subwoofers/serie-s/carbon-special/

1 McIntosh MCD12000 SACD/CD Player - $12,000​

https://www.paragonsns.com/products/mcintosh-mpc1500

1 McIntosh MPC1500 Power Controller - $6,000 (!!!)​

https://www.paragonsns.com/products/mcintosh-mpc1500

1 AURAlIC ARIES G2.1 Streaming Transport - $5,699

https://www.audioadvisor.com/acarieg21-blk

Shunyata Alfa V2 Speaker cables - $5000 per 2m

https://shunyata.com/products/audio-cables/alpha-series-audio-cables/alpha-v2-speaker

Shunyata Alfa Power cables - $2500 each

https://shunyata.com/products/power-cables/reference-line-power-cables/alpha-v2nr/

Shunyata Alfa Interconnects- around $3500 per 1m

https://www.dedicatedaudio.com/products/shunyata-research-alpha-v2-xlr-interconnect

 

[fpitas]

Over the top? Well, maybe you're ok running out of power!

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[Joffy1780]

Now he is a salesman's wet dream.
He spent god knows how much on the components and speakers, yet it still made a 'night and day' difference when he added the Shunyata cabling? Seems like a nice chap, but he has more money than sense I'm afraid.

 

[Joffy1780]

Also, the power conditioner should be taking care of all 'the crap' as he puts it, but still feels the need to add Shunyata power cables for their 'filtering' (of crap) properties.
He's lost to the dark side I'm afraid.

 

[fpitas]

Also, the power conditioner should be taking care of all 'the crap' as he puts it, but still feels the need to add Shunyata power cables for their 'filtering' (of crap) properties.
He's lost to the dark side I'm afraid.

I bet he's satisfied though...for now.

 

[DonR]

No cable lifters, fail. Plus, he still has to live in Quebec. For the money he spent he could have gotten a 1/4 share in a run-down studio apartment in Vancouver.

 

[BobbyTimmons]

Now he is a salesman's wet dream.
He spent god knows how much on the components and speakers, yet it still made a 'night and day' difference when he added the Shunyata cabling? Seems like a nice chap, but he has more money than sense I'm afraid.

Those 1250 watt amps cost $27,000 for the both of them. https://www.paragonsns.com/products/mcintosh-mc1-25kw
So it's about bragging rights. In all fairness they give an impressive visual symmetry and the industrial sized heatsinks give an almost dangerous aesthetic to the system. It makes it seem more like he is a running a small nuclear power plant down there than playing an mp3.

 

[fpitas]

Sometimes it's all about the flash and dazzle. Impressing the other audiophiles, and all that.

 

[Soria Moria]

All that money and he still went for mediocre speakers.

 

[Joffy1780]

I bet he's satisfied though...for now.

He evens mentions in the video that it's not his end game setup, I think he has chronic upgraditis. Luckily there is a cure......ASR!!

 

[DonR]

Sometimes it's all about the flash and dazzle. Impressing the other audiophiles, and all that.

No turntable. I think audiophiles will be disappointed.

 

[fpitas]

He evens mentions in the video that it's not his end game setup, I think he has chronic upgraditis. Luckily there is a cure......ASR!!

Well...maybe. A lot of people don't exactly want reality.

 

[Joffy1780]

Those 1250 watt amps cost $27,000 for the both of them. https://www.paragonsns.com/products/mcintosh-mc1-25kw
So it's about bragging rights. In all fairness they give an impressive visual symmetry and the industrial sized heatsinks give an almost dangerous aesthetic to the system. It makes it seem more like he is a running a small nuclear power plant down there than playing an mp3.

Oh, those McIntosh amps are beautiful to look at, no doubt, although I honestly think they would be a little annoying if I were listening at night with the lights down.

 

[BobbyTimmons]

A run down of some of his system. I'll add it to the top as well. The $6,000 power conditioner! Relative to the rest he went cheap on the subwoofers.

2 McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amplifier - $27,000 ​

https://www.paragonsns.com/products/mcintosh-mc1-25kw

1 McIntosh C12000 2-CH Hybrid Preamplifier - $16,000​

https://scottwalkeraudio.com/store/mcintosh-c12000-2-ch-preamplifier/

2 BOWERS & WILKINS 801 D4 (PAIR) SPEAKERS - $40,000 ​

https://www.sundownone.com/product/...or-standing-loudspeaker-801-d4-rosenut-803444

2 REL Carbon Special Subwoofers - $8,000 ​

https://rel.net/shop/powered-subwoofers/serie-s/carbon-special/

1 McIntosh MPC1500 Power Controller - $6,000 (!!!)​

https://www.paragonsns.com/products/mcintosh-mpc1500

 

[GDK]

He has spotlights for his speakers

 

[Joffy1780]

A run down of some of his system. I'll add it to the top as well. The $6,000 power conditioner! Relative to the rest he went cheap on the subwoofers.

2 McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amplifier - $27,000 ​

https://www.paragonsns.com/products/mcintosh-mc1-25kw

1 McIntosh C12000 2-CH Hybrid Preamplifier - $16,000​

https://scottwalkeraudio.com/store/mcintosh-c12000-2-ch-preamplifier/

2 BOWERS & WILKINS 801 D4 (PAIR) SPEAKERS - $40,000 ​

https://www.sundownone.com/product/...or-standing-loudspeaker-801-d4-rosenut-803444

2 REL Carbon Special Subwoofers - $8,000 ​

https://rel.net/shop/powered-subwoofers/serie-s/carbon-special/

1 McIntosh MPC1500 Power Controller - $6,000 (!!!)​

https://www.paragonsns.com/products/mcintosh-mpc1500

McIntosh MCD12000 DAC/SACD Player £14,000.

 

[fpitas]

It will be a cold, wintery day in hell when that guy shows up here. In the meantime, I honestly hope he's happy.

 

[VintageFlanker]

Not sure this deserves a thread. It is some high end system, but clairly not "very expensive" for that specific market. I do not see that much of snake oil either (apart from the power conditioner). McIntosh amps are usually (objectively) good, while overpriced. The speakers are not crazy, the REL subs are subperformers at this price. And that's it. Clearly nothing to write home about.

 

[fpitas]

All that money and he still went for mediocre speakers.

Agreed. But there are people here that try to tell us they're great. Must be those "good looks"

 

[Ron Texas]

Everything looks so massive. Perhaps a nuclear power plant is an apt comparison.