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Old 09-11-2018, 12:30 PM
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Monoblocks. If you don’t, you will not stop thinking about it.
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I've been trying to talk myself into thinking that I would be content with a MC452, instead of the MC601s that I really want. You guys aren't helping!
I was in the same boat and had a 452 on load for 3 weeks while waiting for the 601s. I was very happy with the 452 until I heard the 601's in my system.
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I've been trying to talk myself into thinking that I would be content with a MC452, instead of the MC601s that I really want. You guys aren't helping!


Ahhhh the hobby
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Ahhhh the hobby
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I own a 452 and 3 601s, the 452 like the 462 is great, but the 601s and I am sure 611s are a tad bit quieter and of course more power etc.

But not a huge diff in sound.

That said if you can swing it go mono blocks, hell if you really have plenty of $$$$$ go with the tube mono blocks!
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Or split $$$$ between Mcintosh Amplifier and new speakers
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I own a 452 and 3 601s, the 452 like the 462 is great, but the 601s and I am sure 611s are a tad bit quieter and of course more power etc.

But not a huge diff in sound.

That said if you can swing it go mono blocks, hell if you really have plenty of $$$$$ go with the tube mono blocks!
Not sure if this was for me, the OP, or both.

I would love to go with the MC2301s, but don't have "plenty of $$$$$", which is why I'm trying to talk myself into a MC452. I would have to sell of a bunch of equipment, that I would like to keep, for a second system, just to afford a preowned pair of MC601s. I'm close to having enough for a 452 though.

I think I might hold out, though.
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Well uglatto, I still think you will love the 452, I still own and love mine, very very nice amp for sure!
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I agree. The 452 is an amazing sounding amp.
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