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Old 09-04-2020, 08:57 PM
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What I am asking is how much does the amplifier amplify and that is expressed in dB. Should be in the user's manual or on the website.

I ask that because, although one can balance the outputs of the two amps, if one has significantly more/less gain than the other, one will sacrifice some of the power of one of them when used together.
This makes perfect sense to me, Kal, but I checked both the manual and the website and, unfortunately, negative on the gain specification.

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Ah. I do not have the information in hand (or in head) but I have heard of AVRs that will allow almost free routing of signals to their internal amps. Such a device would allow you to use your MC-300 with the AVR's internal amps and avoid the need for external amps.
Yes, others have made reference to this...Pass Through of which you speak. As we've never owned anything like an AVR, we endeavor to learn more about them and, as you alluded to, using one in conjunction with our old MC-300 stereo power amp.

Thank you for posting.
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Old 09-04-2020, 09:16 PM
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No problem.. Glad I could help.

As far as the amp is concerned... Well, I was in your shoes once and I solved it with a MC-207... I even sold it at one time thinking I didnt need it only to end up having to buy another one (which I still have). You could also look for a MC-205, as that might save you a little bit. I took a look on AudioGon and see two MC-207's listed as well as a MC-205. Not sure if those solutions would be in your budget, but one good thing about the MC-20X series is it diverts the power of unused channels and can run at multiple ohm loads while still giving you full power (which I am sure you already know) and it having power guard....
One more vote for the Mac MC-20X multichannel amps - Check!

Time to pull all of the cushions out of every couch in the house!
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