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Old 06-18-2019, 04:20 PM
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Default Got my first Mcintosh product....
Picked up a mint MC152 from forum member JDsmoke.

Now to get a c47 pre to pair it with.

Pics will have to wait gents, but it did really happen.
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Old 06-18-2019, 04:36 PM
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Congratulations. It is always exciting to get new gear.
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Old 06-18-2019, 04:43 PM
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Congratulations and good choice pairing with a McIntosh pre. I've found (as others) that mixing and matching pres and amps of different brands isn't always a great idea, particularly true with McIntosh. This is anecdotal of course, maybe there are some combinations that work better than others.

It's always cool to see gear sales happen here where we have a high level of trust. Show us pics when you get it all together!
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Old 06-18-2019, 08:11 PM
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Great exchange w 45shooter! Keep a look out for him. He needs a nice Mac Preamp.
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Old 06-19-2019, 07:51 PM
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Actually just ordered a c47 from AC earlier today......
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Old 06-19-2019, 08:06 PM
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yep, go with AC, I paid $2600 for my c47 last year, bet it's even less now and mine was in mint condition and you get a year warranty, no tax and free shipping.
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a tad more than that but Mike said its only 4 months old so I pulled the trigger
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a tad more than that but Mike said its only 4 months old so I pulled the trigger
Let me know how you like your MC152. I'm debating between MC275 or MC152.
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Old 06-20-2019, 11:49 AM
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Absolute congrats! Unless your speakers are highly inefficient 150 watts is all you really need. I can't say that my Alexx have ever required more than 120 on anything. Mac always supplies enough current (large enough power supplies) with their latest generation amps. My recommendation is to use the output tap that agrees with the stated nominal manufacturer speaker impedance unless your speaker is quite efficient and does not require too much current. You are on your way with Mac. Again great choice!
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Old 06-20-2019, 09:05 PM
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Thanks all. Delv will be mon due to the weekend unless ups is super quick...

Bunski- I demo-ed monoblocked mc75's with the 152 and I liked the ss better than the tubes but that's just me.

Ive got klipschorns and everyone says tubes r best but not for my ears....
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