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Regarding to your post, you are right, input 1,4,7 are for the left front, center and right front speakers/meters. The layout of the terminals a bit different from the MC207 though, the left front and center speaker inputs are on the amplifier’s left side in one group. This is the only thing I liked better on the previous model (ie. center placed center input in the backplate), but I assume it has something to do with the background of the additional power capacity, Ivan mentioned earlier. |
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Hmmmm.......... think I'll wait for Kal Rubinson's review. He's "Mr. 3-Channel" around here.
Another + vote for the new meter layout.
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At only 95 pounds is the MC257 truly 200 watts to each seven channels?
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I just purchased the 255 a few weeks ago. Should arrive in a week or so. I am using it to replace two very old amps. It will be in my two channel system and I will only use three of the five outputs. After discussing my options with the folks at McIntosh I am very happy with this solution ( and I am also in the like the meter camp ) The left and right will power horn loaded woofer bins on my reference speakers covering a 450 hz range. The center will power a mono summed horn sub starting at 85Hz. With all of the new engineering in this product it should be fantastic for my multi amped system. (the mids and highs are covered by McIntosh amps as well )
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Dead Sexy..! Power and pedigree to boot, with lessons learned in the 15 years since the 207 debuted. I'm also in the 'love the new 3 channel meter' group. At 95 pounds net, and 7 channels driven between 200 and 250 watts/channel, you don't break your back installing or moving it around if needed. Les weight, easier more flexibility in choosing room placement.
Imagine if this amp were constructed around Autoformer technology. It would be immense in size and footprint, and likely need be be a multi component amp, package in the way the 2Kw amps are. More than enough oomph to drive almost any normal 2/7 channel system, with a modest size room, provided the speakers possess decent efficiency. I like it, and think it will be an even more popular successor to the Mc 207. Last edited by macman007; 11-13-2019 at 05:54 PM. |
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Lust indeed
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If my Rotels ever die I know where to go!
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Driver,
I certainly looked at the 303 as a solution and on the surface it seemed like the move to make. In conversation with the folks at McIntosh I learned that the 303 has not been substantially changed since its introduction, which would be over 10 years ago ( 2008 I think ). My reasoning: 1. The new 255 has the latest thinking on amplification 2. I do not need the auto formers, my loads are 8 ohms, and my frequency ranges are very limited. ( 0 - 450 Hz. ) 3. The amps are built with bass reinforcement in mind, exactly my application. 4. 250 wpc is way more than I need, 300 would be beyond way more. 5. The 303's weigh a ton I also considered a 301 with a 152 |
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The 303 is a beast but what a beautiful beast. |
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