2uberoller's reaction to the 501s

[KingRT]

I went from a MA2275 to 501's, and there was a huge difference.

My MA2275 is now a great 2 channel, Bedroom system.

[hkval]

I went from 2 x MC-352's (bridged) to the 501's and the difference was worth every penny. I really liked the 352's but quickly fell in love with the 501's.

[1KW]

[Masterlu]

Are we there yet?

[BuffaloBill]

I wonder how past and current MC501 owners voted.

[Masterlu]

I am a past 501 owner...

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by BuffaloBill

I wonder how past and current MC501 owners voted.

I'd say we voted with our wallets .

Unlike 2ube, I first bought the MC501s and then sold the MC252. I had them both in my house for a week or so. I got a very good deal on the 501s from a fellow AA member (AK at the time) and I always thought that if I didn't like them enough, I could always resell them without losing a penny.

Keeping the 501 involved some hassle because I had to make extra room in my rack and, of course, I would come $2-3K short in the trade after selling the MC252. It only took a couple of hours of listening, however, before I started typing the Audiogon ad for the MC252. I still waited one week before posting the actual ad - just to be sure, because sometimes first audio impressions don't translate into long-term listening improvements. But, in this case, my opinion never wavered.

The MC252 sold in less than a day on Audiogon for $2700 (I had paid $3500 for it new a couple of years back - ah, the beauty of McIntosh resale value.)

Bottom line, I had the opportunity to resell the 501s after listening to them and go back to the 252 with no financial loss, but voted to do otherwise.

All systems, and ears, and wallets are different, but I doubt that many 501 owners would go back to their previous amp in exchange for the $ difference.

Alberto

[Masterlu]

My money is on David coming full circle to "our side"

[jdandy]

I don't care how David voted in the survey, I feel certain he already knows there is improved sound and higher system performance to be had. I don't think all to prodding in the world could move David off center if he didn't believe there was a gain ahead in the MC501's.

[Masterlu]

But will he still use stock cords?

Another poll perhaps?