McIntosh interconnects Q for Steve

Steve, when you used to listen to your McIntosh MC240 for pleasure, what type of interconnects did you use? Just curious.

I have a MX110 and a MC240 and I'm playing around with a few wires, trying to avoid spending $400.00 on interconnects that I *think* may be good.

And if anyone else has a MC240 or MX110 / MC240 combo, please speak up!

 

The cheapest of the cheap seem to work the best. I ain't kidding here. Radio Shack or step up to Monster Cable interconnects.

Remember, these components were voiced with thin little wire. I think they sound the best that way. Anything else is overkill!

Spend the money you save on good tubes!

 

The danger in upgrading wire with old gear, is that the modern stuff might, just might, bring out some stuff you don't want to hear in the sonic signature of the old pieces. Things such as grain, tizz, distortion, etc. These things are much more audible now than they were in the old days, especially with Maggies.

So...Procede with caution, and try a few things, but I would stick with the "midrangy" old-fashioned cheap stuff!