While picking up my C70, I saw one of the 70th Anniversary McIntosh Commemorative System in person. The MC2152 will definitely polarize. Here are some of my thoughts:
- Very large. The dealer does not have a proper stand for it and can only put it on a shelf where the side is the front. You have to see it in person to appreciate how large it is.
- Very heavy. MY sales guy wanted me to see the front but moving it is a chore.
- Blue or green tube lights is cool.
- Not sold on the carbon fiber look. I guess I am a bit more traditional in this regard but prefer the traditional chassis and monolithic logo.
Honestly, if I was going to make a purchase like this I would get a pair of MC275's and run the amps as 150W mono blocks if I needed that amount of tube power. Otherwise a single MC275 or a set of MC75's. I love there sound and they just speak to me a more.
That being said, I am sure they will find good homes with music lovers from all over.