Classic McIntosh Power (WAY Underspeakered)

Built by Wade on Jan 19, 2026 • Updated Feb 8, 2026

Signal Chain

┌─── WiiM WiiM Mini
├─── Yamaha CRX-TS20
│
Schiit Modi 5
│
├─── Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
│
McIntosh C32
  │
  McIntosh MC2205
  │
  Klipsch RP-600M
  Klipsch RP-600M

————— SMALL ROOM —————

Parts List

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DAC

Schiit Modi 5

$130 - $170

Room

Build HiFi Small Room

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Sources

Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB

$340 - $450

WiiM WiiM Mini

$70 - $100

Speaker

Klipsch RP-600M

pair

$625 - $775

Preamplifier

McIntosh C32

$1,800 - $5,000

Integrated Amplifier

Yamaha CRX-TS20

$200 - $400

Power Amplifier

McIntosh MC2205

$2,500 - $4,500

Est. Total$5,706 - $11,376

8 parts

Total Parts

Power Output

218 Watts

Speaker Sensitivity

96dB

Frequency Response

44Hz – 25kHz

Power Source

Solid State

Price Range

$5,706 - $11,376

Features Available

2-way crossover

3.5mm in

3.5mm out

AirPlay 2

Bi-wire/Bi-amp

Binding posts in

Binding posts out

Bluetooth

Built-in CD player

Coax in

Digital in

Digital out

Mono bridging

Optical in

Optical out

Phono in

Phono out

Phono stage

RCA in

RCA out

Rear ported

Speakers included

Streaming

Sub out

TIDAL Connect

USB in

USB out

System Evaluation

Your build looks good!

Signal chain complete from source to speakers.
Speaker and amplification specs are an adequate match.
Stereo playback confirmed.
Output adequate for room size.

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