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I read this thread for the first time this evening (while listening to a certain debate)..
I think I should have spent the last few minutes reading this thread while listening to my MC275.... oh well. someday I would love to own a pair of MC 2301. I really enjoy this forum. thank you all for such expertise. |
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JBT,
Thanks for reviving this thread. I had a great time revisiting it after so many years. Your post made my day. Most of my system has changed in the interim, but the 2301's and 275 remain the bedrock. I have built around them. Dan, Thanks, that means a lot to me. You've written so many great reviews - you know how hard it is to capture the essence of a component in words. I enjoy the 2301's every day and the 275V shines when we are at our getaway place. Like your system, Sonus Faber is an awesome match for the 2301's.
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JGM411,
Someday you WILL own a 2301.
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Tom.......This is my third read of this thread. I am still impressed with the quality of your review of the three McIntosh tube amplifiers. It's a darn good read.
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Is the MC452 overkill for efficient speakers?
Looking to get my first mc rig. Thot the mc. 152/c47 would be the ticket but cant stop wanting the big dog 452. Seems in the used market the big dog is about 1/3 more than the entry model.
At present i have khorns and i adore them both sonically and visually. Could i tell the difference between the 2 amps given the same preamp? |
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I would choose a well taken care of used MC452 over a new MC152 every time that is asked.
Even given the efficiency and power handling of the Khorn I would still take the 452. Just watch those meters.
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Either amp will barely work driving those horns. Buy the one you can afford.
Have you considered a tube amp? I am curious how a MC275 would mate with the KHorns? Must be somebody here Hi has herd that combo.
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Thanks Dan!
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v |
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GREAT thread Tom. And excellent summary. Well done Sir.
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