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Old 02-08-2018, 12:50 AM
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what all is diff same power? hmmmm why so much more $$$$$ than the 601s?

The monoblock MC611 Quad Balanced Power Amplifier produces 600 Watts of power – enough to satisfy nearly any loudspeaker. A pair of MC611s can easily drive an impressive home stereo system, or add more of them to power a home theater. Thanks to our unique output Autoformer™ technology, your speakers will receive the full 600 Watts regardless if they have 2, 4 or 8 Ohm impedance, allowing you the ability to use the MC611 to i​ts full potential.

The MC611 has received numerous updates and improvements compared to our previous 600 Watt monoblock model. Chief among them is that filter capacity has been doubled which has resulted in a dramatic 55% increase in dynamic headroom from 1.8dB to 2.8dB. This twofold increase in filter capacity also helps improve the performance of low end bass frequencies.

The front panel features new direct LED backlighting for improved appearance and color accuracy. On top, the audio Autoformer and power transformer remain seated just behind the front panel, but are now contained in new glass topped enclosures. Behind them are 2 of our Monogrammed Heatsinks™ which connect to advanced high current output transistors that help eliminate thermal equilibrium lag time. A screening of the amplifier’s block diagram has been added to the panel located between the heatsinks.

On the back, there continues to be 3 sets of our Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts (1 set for each speaker impedance), but more space has been added between each set to allow for easier speaker cable management. Our eco-friendly power management system, which will turn the amp off after a set amount of time when no input signal has been detected, has also been added. Other enhancements include heavier gauge internal wiring and upgraded circuit components.

In addition to all these improvements, the MC611 is full of other exclusive McIntosh technologies:

  • Power Guard® that monitors and adjusts the input signal at the speed of light and makes real time adjustments to prevent harsh sounding and potentially speaker damaging clipping
  • Sentry Monitor™ - our fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit that disengages the output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal
  • Quad Balanced design that cancels virtually all noise and distortion that may have crept into the audio signal
  • Power Control to send power on/off signals to other connected McIntosh components for easy system power up and shutdown

Both a balanced and unbalanced output are included to make bi-amping or tri-amping your speakers easier; they can also be used to send the audio signal to a secondary system if your preamplifier​ does not have enough outputs, or to connect a powered subwoofer. The MC611 sits on a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis and features the timeless McIntosh aesthetic of a black glass front panel, illuminated logo, control knobs, aluminum handles and of course a large 8” (20.3 cm) fast responding blue Watt meter. Contact your local dealer to learn more. ​​
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BTW, these retail for $15K a pair.

What have the 601’s been retailing for in the US?
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I think the 601s are $14K pair.
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Old 02-08-2018, 10:33 AM
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what all is diff same power? hmmmm why so much more $$$$$ than the 601s?​​


It’s **only** a $1000 per pair price increase over the outgoing 601 which is reasonable.

Either way, my 601s are not going anywhere. I bought Dan’s pair 1 year ago and I could not be happier with that decision.

In fact, I’m on the look out for a 3rd 601 to power a future center channel.
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Beautiful amp!

Wonder if the 452 is next?...
I would think so!
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Ditto Jason! The New 611 doesn't all of a sudden make the legendary 601 sound like crap.
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Just had a call with my dealer. Yes, $7500each.
Only $500 more each than the MC601 which is $7000
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The listed improvements are easily worth the price increase, IMO. As has been stated before, I'm also interested in whether (and when) they'll announce the MC452 successor with similar upgrades, since that's what I'm eyeing for my system now.
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Guys, that's a LOT of new goodness for the extra grand! The only thing I don't like is the model number ...
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I do wonder if the 'sound' has changed though as it seems to have in going from the 1.2 to 1.25 series - I guess it won't be long before someone starts comparing the 601's v 611's

I'll be interested in any findings as I'm literally in the process of moving to monos and was debating the 601 v 1.2 (now 611 v 1.25!). Hard to keep up in this game!!
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