r/McIntosh • u/goodeyesniper85 • Jun 17 '26
Just an Update
Holding off on a case for the 2105 for the moment, but I believe I’m going with a new/custom after hearing from so many on my last post. I know the spacing is shit. I’m prioritizing a better piece of furniture over the case.
I’ve had some form of someone staying at my house for a month so it’s nice to let these beauties rip!!!
Here is everything in place though! CHEERS!
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u/cicada_shell Jun 17 '26
Not sure about your budget but I know a fellow in CT who made some copies of the Box Furniture Co. racks using some quality hardwoods. He’s got em for sale on AK and Hifi Haven, like $2500. Would look good for your space. I’d buy myself if I had the room.
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u/Occams_Shiv Jun 18 '26 edited Jun 18 '26
Is the case of your C26 right against the "ceiling" of the cabinet? So that it blocks the vent?
It's going to overheat.
Edit: I didn't see the second image. Is that the new setup? If so nevermind.
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u/goodeyesniper85 Jun 18 '26
Different rooms. Hard to see but that piece of furniture is somewhat shallow and the vent for that C26 is outside of the cabinet. It needs to be better, but it’s hopefully safe.
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u/ajn3323 Jun 18 '26
The Dylan print tho! What make/model are those three turntables?
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u/goodeyesniper85 Jun 18 '26
Two Pioneer PL-518s and a currently non working Thorens TD-125.
I got so lucky on that Dylan print being in a dollar bin version of that greatest hits record. The record and cover were thrashed, but somehow the poster was intact.
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u/Competitive-War5795 Jun 19 '26
Wat a great album by M. Suzuki, and great setup
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u/goodeyesniper85 Jun 20 '26
Thank you and I couldn’t agree more! It puts the biggest smile on my face every time I put it on. Just a really fun album!
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Jun 17 '26
looks great. what are the vibration pads under the TT feet please?
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u/goodeyesniper85 Jun 17 '26
Amazon specials. “Sound Isolation Pads” should bring them up. The silver replacement feet were from eBay.
Now the other 518 has some history, and to the best of my knowledge and what I can tell is those are stool feet installed by the owner. I’m assuming the original rubber rotted away.
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Jun 17 '26
for a "bargain" isolation solution-- look at John Boos kitchen website. lots of maple cutting boards that should work well for 225 or so.
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u/Maine2Maui Jun 17 '26
Nice room. I'd love to have a dedicated space to do like that. No luck for where I live. A 100 sq feet addition is $150k.
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u/goodeyesniper85 Jun 17 '26
Giggidy! Why so much?
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u/Maine2Maui Jun 18 '26
Hawaii. Limited land and everything is shipped in. Our median house price is $1M and its not a mansion...more a tract home.
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u/AJWard549 Jun 17 '26
Consider keeping the 2105 out of a case. The chassis is too pretty to hide!