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Old 12-10-2019, 07:50 PM
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All that is needed is a preamp and two sets of these and you will have a kick butt system.IMG_3283.JPG
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Loudest stereo in the dorm.....wait, you’d need k-horns for that.
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Default New McIntosh MC901 Dual Mono Amplifier

I do think this is an awesome product - but an unfortunate name. Really 901s?

I often wonder what a SS amp would do for the music I listen to. With these monos, I would have ability to hear and then switch back the tubes I would probably favor.
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Well at least they went back to the conventional chassis and lettering. They really struck out with the 2152. But with that depth they should put the meter on a hinge so we can rotate the entire unit 90 degrees for easier placement. I would never place anything like the MC 901 on the floor. Detailed info still not on the website. Is this the perfect amp for a JBL DD67000? Or two for 4 Klipsch Jubilees? or two Altec 817's with four 3156 woofers and two MR 94 horns with a wye throats and 4 four Drivers ? They should have put a digital read out to get the crossover settings just right.

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I like the dual design, and the dual meters.
Yes....... that is a great design. McIntosh is definitely thinking 'outside the box' on this one.
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Question is, will they make a more “reasonably priced” (lower power) version in the future?....
150 tube / 300 ss.....OR.....75 tube / 150 ss.
This opens up a new product category for Mc.
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What's Next... Tesla/Cummins.... Electric/Diesel... on a Ferrari Truck Chassis.....

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I'm out of town at the moment, in sunny Michigan (20 degrees at the moment) and am just now seeing this amp for the first time over morning coffee. It was a real eye opener! Just....WOW.

It's a monster for sure, and not for the faint hearted or for those on a weak budget....

Okay, this is probably a silly question...If you don't have bi-ampable speakers then you aren't invited to the party right?

In any event, these are definitely very unique, and do take a bit of getting used to visually. I think I do like it though....
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