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Old 05-25-2019, 10:00 PM
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See recent review of McIntosh MC312

https://novo.press/mcintosh-labs-mc3...fiers-of-2019/

Also surprised in review how well this amplifier worked with the Magnepan speakers. The earlier version McIntosh MC302 did not work well with my Magnepan MG1.7i

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Nice! Heard great things about the 312. I wonder if a “313” is on the way to replace the 303..
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See recent review of McIntosh MC312

https://novo.press/mcintosh-labs-mc3...fiers-of-2019/

Also surprised in review how well this amplifier worked with the Magnepan speakers. The earlier version McIntosh MC302 did not work well with my Magnepan MG1.7i

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I like mine...A LOT. Jmho, I think much better sounding than my old 302.
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Nice review of what I am sure is a great amp. Two weaknesses in the review itself: (1) more than one speaker was not included in the evaluation; and (2) no classical music was included in the listening sessions. Large scale classical recordings reveal weaknesses in ways that more 'simple' (meaning recordings of a half dozen instruments or less) often do not.

I did own a 302 which performed for me well until it was replaced with a 462. For those who have the new 312, enjoy!

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I replaced a MC152 with a MC302 and couldn’t be happier. My system sounds muc better now with a lot more authority. I never heard a MC312 so I don’t know what I am missing. All I know is my MC302 and C2500 play very nice together.
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Very happy with my MC312 and I do found it is more effortless in power than the MC302 I had.

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I am also very happy with my brandnew MC312!
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I replaced a MC152 with a MC302 and couldn’t be happier. My system sounds muc better now with a lot more authority. I never heard a MC312 so I don’t know what I am missing. All I know is my MC302 and C2500 play very nice together.
hmmm ... so which is it?
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So which is it what? I don’t get your question.
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