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Old 12-09-2017, 06:06 PM
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KT-88's last around 4000 hours. Sometime balanced sounds better than rca, sometimes not. Try both and let your ears decide. When you use rca interconnects with a 275 you go through another stage of amplification so many prefer balanced. I run my 275 with balanced interconnects.
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Old 12-10-2017, 11:25 AM
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Tom, thanks for the reply, especially the information about balanced interconnects. I'll have to try them when my MC275 arrives!
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My MC275 VI will be delivered Friday!
Well, I have over 2 months with my MC275 now and have really enjoyed it.

I ran extensive A/B testing between this unit and my MC402, both paired with the C2300 preamp. I prefer the MC275 as it presents more details and a more realistic bass to my ears.

I am now considering selling my MC402 and buying a 2nd MC275!
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Old 01-11-2018, 08:27 PM
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Glad you are enjoying your 275. Mine is a keeper for life!
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Old 01-15-2018, 05:04 PM
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Default McIntosh MC275 or MC302?
I am getting ready to replace my MC152, and am choosing between these 2 amps. Preamp is a McIntosh C220. Speakers are B&W 803 Diamond.
My listening room is small, about 11 x 15.
I will say that I am currently listening to a little YAQUIN 35w x 2 tube amp and as always, whenever I place this little amp in a system, it impresses the hell out of me, even driving the 803's. lastly I will say that I generally do not listen at really high levels.
Would love to hear your thoughts....
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Old 01-15-2018, 08:52 PM
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I am getting ready to replace my MC152, and am choosing between these 2 amps. Preamp is a McIntosh C220. Speakers are B&W 803 Diamond.
My listening room is small, about 11 x 15.
I will say that I am currently listening to a little YAQUIN 35w x 2 tube amp and as always, whenever I place this little amp in a system, it impresses the hell out of me, even driving the 803's. lastly I will say that I generally do not listen at really high levels.
Would love to hear your thoughts....
I had a Chinese made Cayin amp using KT-88s. I was so happy with them I decided to upgrade to a different brand. I got a MC275 and paired it later to a C220 preamp. The pairing is very good and drives my floorstanders with ease. So the jump from your Yaquin to McIntosh will, to say the least, not be disappointing.
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I am not sure one MC 275 has enough juice to drive BW 803D to best of its potential especially resolution at low volumes.

I have Lipinski 7 monitors and result made me switch to use Musical Fidelity Nu Vista 300 amp.
But i like Tube sound so i am planning to use Mcintosh 275V and MC 275GG as Mono to drive my soon to be delivered BW 803 D3
I have C 2200 preamp and room size is 11x12 .

Sami
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I am not sure one MC 275 has enough juice to drive BW 803D to best of its potential especially resolution at low volumes.

I have Lipinski 7 monitors and result made me switch to use Musical Fidelity Nu Vista 300 amp.
But i like Tube sound so i am planning to use Mcintosh 275V and MC 275GG as Mono to drive my soon to be delivered BW 803 D3
I have C 2200 preamp and room size is 11x12 .

Sami
hi I'm using mc275 with B&w 803d3 in a compact room..... am pleased with the result but haven’t been in a position to compare....bought the speakers first then later the MC275....with out hearing either.... . power isn't a problem...... especially in this room... treatment in the floors and walls with carpets etc...... I was once a hifi retailer of B&W so I thought I knew what I was getting.... they exceeded my expectations I had no experience with McIntosh other than what I read..... it has also exceeded what I thought would happen..... so all good here.
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Old 01-16-2018, 10:23 AM
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I am not sure one MC 275 has enough juice to drive BW 803D to best of its potential especially resolution at low volumes.

I have Lipinski 7 monitors and result made me switch to use Musical Fidelity Nu Vista 300 amp.
But i like Tube sound so i am planning to use Mcintosh 275V and MC 275GG as Mono to drive my soon to be delivered BW 803 D3
I have C 2200 preamp and room size is 11x12 .

Sami
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I had a Chinese made Cayin amp using KT-88s. I was so happy with them I decided to make the move to a different brand. I got a MC275 and paired it later to a C220 preamp. The pairing is very good and drives my floorstanders with ease. So the jump from your Yaquin to McIntosh will, to say the least, not be disappointing.
Thank you all for your input - I'm leaning towards the MC275 and both of your input really helped me here. I think it just comes down to my ancient ears liking the sound of tubes. TC
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