Meet Michael and his Klipsch La Scala and McIntosh system

Michael is a man who knows what he wants, we met at the Axpona show in Chicago!

[WheelsGood]

I'll always think a McIntosh with Klipsch are the coolest setup. Love this guy, and especially ending with a "bye bye" :)

[VralBack]

I'm so happy he reached his dream of owning mcintosh amps. It feels good to reach goals you had since you were a kid.

[capelight]

Always generous of you to include other enthusiasts who are passionate about their gear and not always having the latest, greatest, trendiest, etc. It is so important for all to understand that everyone hears differently; music, room, gear, and most important....Their Ears! It goes on and on. Very cool. F

[darrens]

Brilliant !!! love those reel to reels all lined up man WOW !!!! and those La Scalas are a thing of beauty awesome share from Michael.

[Simon-dnkv]

What a wonderful apartment. I love the high ceiling and the wooden floor.

[stevemiller]

Hello Michael- You sir have great taste in audio gear and have a very nice system. It's cool that you record onto the reels from your CD's,
I still like watching the VU meters and the tape running at 15 IPS on an old Crown machine. I have a pair of McIntosh MC75 mono amps and a McIntosh C22 preamp, they are made not far from where I live in upstate New York.
I used to have a pair of La Scala's from the 1980's, very nice sound.

[AndyBHome]

Now to me, this is a wonderful video. I know every single piece of equipment he showed and I love it all. Even though he didn't talk about any audio philosophy or big picture thoughts on HiFi, his enthusiasm for great sound shows through, even just naming off the pieces he has in his system. I love it.

[blackwaterdogs]

Beautiful home, wonderful system....I would also be very content in such an environment ! Thanks for sharing ! :-)

[rotaks]

Thanks, Michael for the tour! Fantastic stuff.

[jpaleas]

Beautiful system! I’ve always wanted MacIntosh components but I’m not quite there yet ....
I did get a pair of La scala AL5 in March of ‘23 and they absolutely fill the 1500sqf of room I’m using them in with their amazing neutral sound !
I’m running them with a leak 230 and at 75wpc it has plenty of power for these easy to drive speakers, as well as compliment their mid century modern design for a very cohesive look and sound !

[Rocketman]

I love videos like this. Keep 'em coming!

[dalefriesen]

Thank you Micheal, for showing us your very impressive system. Amazing architecture too!

[thomasschristo]

Yes as old as you and feel the same. When I was younger and these manufacturers were not called vintage but top of the line and made to last. Thanks for showing us your excellent system!

[donaldallison]

What a great collection of equipment. And I love the huge slide rule.

[patl]

Nice video. Michael seems like a true gentleman. And his system looks great.

[willielangoor]

just love what you do, l am building mine now after 40 years collecting

[pf]

Michael, I totally understand how you feel about buying McIntosh gear. It’s the same way I felt and was finally able to afford a full McIntosh system a few years ago. Never regretted buying it.😊

[russellbrown]

Love the video and the old school stuff; thanks for putting it out there for us

[Valerifon]

Such an incredible system - you couldn't let is hear 60 seconds of it? Great video Steve - thanks 😎👍

[AriKona]

Steve, thanks for introducing me to my long lost brother. I can tell by his analysis of what he has and why he has it that he must be my slightly older sibling. While I don't call it "old school", McIntosh has always been my consummate desire and, like Mike, I wanted it as a youngster and purchased it as an oldster. While I opted for the Forte II, the LaScala was neck and neck until the very end. I am not sure what it is, but given the number of people who have made the connection between McIntosh and Klipsch, there must be something more than just chance involved. Looks like Michael has found happiness...He 'wants' what he 'has'. Wish everyone could be that fortunate.