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Breaking in new MC2301's
Just picked up some new MC2301's from AudioClassics. Is it best to just plug the amps in with no load to break in the new tubes or put a CD on continues then to the preamp and then to amps with or without the speakers connected and let it run for hours/days. I may just listen but I don't want to be disappointed with the first sounds out of the amps.
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Paul Harbeth 40.3 XD, Sound Anchor stands w/ Stillpoints, Luxman M900 & C900, Aurender N20, Jay's Audio CDT3 - MK3 CD player, Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC, Shunyata Everest, Altaira |
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Paul,
First, huge congratulations! You are going to love them. In my opinion, there is zero chance you will be disappointed by any notes coming from your system powered by the MC2301s from the first minute to the 1,000th day. Just listen and enjoy. Craig
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Breaking in new MC2301's
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+1 I’ve been contemplating selling certain parts of my anatomy to get a pair of these... Very nice amps, congrats! |
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Paul,
Congratulations on the new MC2301's! The MC2301 is a seriously nice amplifier. I hope they bring you many years of musical bliss. Happy listening.
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All hooked up but most likely broke my back doing it. I couldn't help myself, I started to listen. They sound great right out of the box, hard to believe they will get even better.
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Paul Harbeth 40.3 XD, Sound Anchor stands w/ Stillpoints, Luxman M900 & C900, Aurender N20, Jay's Audio CDT3 - MK3 CD player, Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC, Shunyata Everest, Altaira Last edited by jdandy; 07-06-2018 at 11:24 PM. Reason: enlarge photo |
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They are amazing amps and in my opinion the very pinnacle of what McIntosh amps are all about. A huge congrats and enjoy!!
George |
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I've had mine running since mid February of this year. 600 hrs on stock tubes, broke everything in slowly and rolled GL in both my 2301's and 1100T. Now with around 300 hrs on those tubes. Just pure joy, couldn't image anything better.
Enjoy, take your time. Congrats, they're lifers [emoji106]
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Too answer your question, I ran mine with music through the pre. They're made for music [emoji6]
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Power: Sub-panel w 3 dedicated 20A breakers + EP-2050 Power Outlets: Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) Rack: Core Audio Designs Power Distribution: Shunyata Denali Amps: McIntosh MC2301 Pre-Amp: McIntosh C1100 Tubes: Genalex Gold Lions Digital: PS Audio DirectStream Junior: Roon Ready Signal Cables: WireWorld XLR's Speakers: Canton Reference K3's Speaker cables: WW Silver Eclipse 7 Analog: Dr. Feickert Woodpecker+Kuzma 4-point+Miyajima ETR-MONO SUT & Miyajima Infinity (Mono) // Hana Umami (Stereo) Tweaks: Shakti Stones, GIK Panels, IsoAcoustics Feet |
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The amps are beautiful but definitely back breakers. Congratulations.
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Paul.......Fantastic move. The McIntosh MC2301's are in a league of their own. I love my pair. They will be with me through my final day.
Break in is easy. Just turn them on and listen.
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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