McIntosh C22 MKV & MC1502 Tube Amp

[Logan Nolag]

Originally Posted by Maks

I agree w/Jon on the C22 Mk4, classic C22 looks AND a tape monitor. I feel Mc is missing the mark on these vintage remakes if they're not going to bother with a tape loop. I realize I'm in the minority on that, but isn't part of the vintage look also the vintage feature set in a modern component? Same w/the loudness feature.

I feel like the new C22 looks are like the original C22, sort of mixed w/the C24 with a little flavor from 1980's Mc gear and then the modern red power button. One of the things I like about Mc gear is that, to me, all the vintages pair well together. My MR74 looked right at home with my C2300, the new C22 seems almost like a mishmash of vintages. I'm sure it'll sell quite well, I'm glad they are releasing new all analog preamps.

Fixed outputs are still really useful. For example you can use them to output to a recorder or computer. Makes it really easy to record records. Also in my case I'm using the fixed output to power my Sennheiser wireless headphones. Not sure how well they will work with a variable input.

I'm was considering trading my C47 for one of these but the lack of a fixed output is a bit of a concern.

[silversurfer6]

Ok Inhave ordered one. European deliveries around end of september.

[Tony007]

Originally Posted by silversurfer6

Ok Inhave ordered one. European deliveries around end of september.

Congrats, you are gonna love it!!

[dxvmon2000]

Great item

[JWJW]

Ok...who has one? How do you like it?

[JWJW]

I’m truly surprised no one here on AA has bought this monster amp.

[PeterMusic]

Originally Posted by JWJW

I’m truly surprised no one here on AA has bought this monster amp.

Sadly, I can't remember reading any personal experiences with the 70th Anniversary components or the 901s either

[FreddieFerric]

These are two very recent "reviews" of both the 1502 and C22.

Take them at face value.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhMQs6Cm0TA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRiJacf12AM

Both units look like they would make a tremendous impact in my room. But alas, it'll likely not happen.

[damacman]

I'm 2min into the MC1502 video and dude has no clue about even the basics ... so, I lost interest.

[FreddieFerric]

Originally Posted by damacman

I'm 2min into the MC1502 video and dude has no clue about even the basics ... so, I lost interest.

Sorry. All I could find.