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Originally Posted by djwhog
OK I have done extensive listening with my amps, the 601s and the 452 with the MX150 and the C500t rigs.
I guess it is hard to put a number on it % wise, but they are more alike than not alike. So outside of the power edge, maybe a tad more better black.. aka a smidgen less noise, but not that the 452 makes any noise.
I also think the tonal quality is about 95% the same, maybe the biggest diff is i think the 601s seem to be a little more 3d in terms of hearing the placement of the instruments in the band while playing.
Again both great choices, I really do not think you would hear a lot of diff, and I totally get where you are coming from.
Are you thinking maybe what about a used set of 601s? anyone here got any for sale?
Now as I said before, but a lot more $$$ and if I was in a better place like 3 years ago, i would sell my 601s and go tube amps.
Good luck, I know it is agonizing buddy!  |
Thanks for the thoughtful response. I have heard both the MC452 and MC601s, albeit on different systems. They are both amazing amps. The difference I heard could have had more to do with the speakers, than the amps, but the system with the MC601s definitely had a leg up on the one with the MC452. It was the aforementioned 3D placement of the instruments (seemingly better separation and dynamics).
Yes, I was thinking of a used set of MC601s, but am still a ways off, financially.
Your comment was a good reminder that I still need to subscribe to the forum, though.
I know that miatadan, with the MC462 vs MC611s, or I, can't really go wrong, either way.