New options--Mac

[Gump]

Stopped in at my local stereo store (SLM) and was pleasantly surprised to see a pallet stacked with new Macintosh boxes.

Dealer told me that they're now a Mac dealer. They'll be setting up a 2-CH room with 802D's being driven by Classe/Mac equipment.
They're also setting up a room with 800D's, HtmD1 center and 803D rear surrounds also driven with Mac/ Classe.

This should give a great opportunity to do a Classe vs Mac comparison.

He also mentioned to me that B&W is eliminating the 700 line and they are offering great clearance deals on 703 speakers.

[RebelMan]

He also mentioned to me that B&W is eliminating the 700 line and they are offering great clearance deals on 703 speakers.

To be replaced by the new CM series I suspect.

I have been interested in a Classe' and McIntosh comparison with B&W's for sometime. Unfortunately, the king-of-the-hill McIntosh dealer in Arizona has been a little reluctant with in-home demos. I think this will be a great opportunity to hear the two side-by-side under equivalent conditions.

Gump, did your salesman provide a timeline?

[Gump]

RebelMan,

Your right about the CM series.

They were unpacking the Mac stuff right then. They seemed to think it would take them about a week to be up and running. Should be fun...

[Jesse111]

I've owned both and preferred the Mac. However, my preference was not based on an A/B. I will be interested to hear your take on it. I found Mac so involving it's hard to describe. Easier and more accurate to listen to. But I know some who prefer the Classe sound. Both are world class and I'd be happy with either.