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Old 10-22-2019, 04:16 PM
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Hi all. New to the forums and would love some advice/feedback.

I recently picked up Revel f208 speakers and an MA252 amp. While I do have the hiss mentioned in the thread, I do not believe it is significant. What I am experiencing quite often is that the power guard on the right channel is going off fairly regularly at fairly normal power/sound levels (e.g., 45-60% volume, <80db). It is mostly happening on one channel and my dealer is not-optimistically sending me 2 new tubes to see what happens. Is the 100 watts insufficient for these speakers?

I absolutely love the McIntosh tube preamp/ss amp combo sound (and the MA252 in particular). My dream is to get a c2600/452 combo, although that is significantly more expensive. If the MA252 just doesn't like my speakers, is it worth the significant financial stretch to get the 2600/452 combo? My dealer is also offering me an MA8900 at a good price - I'm just not sure fully ss is worth it.
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Old 10-22-2019, 04:51 PM
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tripitz... Welcome to AA!
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Tripitz - the 300wpc MA352 might be your answer. Same tubes, 3x the power.
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Old 10-24-2019, 02:36 PM
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Thank you for the welcome to the forum. Been a lurker for a while so I am happy to contribute and join in on conversations.

Spoke with my dealer and swapped tubes - my unit is defective. Right amp channel is failing and almost continuously goes into power guard mode at any volume level. My new unit arrives tomorrow so we'll see. Now I have serious doubts though...

I've talked to my dealer about the 352 and early reports from people I've talked to that have listened to it are mixed. Instead, I'm still debating if I should just go "all in" and get a 2600 + 452 or a C70 + 452 combo and be done with it. I for sure want to go with tubes with the preamp.

I've also been offered a killer deal on a floor model Anthem STR, so I may do a side-by-side! Too many choices, all of which will leave big holes in my wallet

Thanks again for the welcome and suggestion.
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Old 10-24-2019, 08:52 PM
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Thank you for the welcome to the forum. Been a lurker for a while so I am happy to contribute and join in on conversations.

Spoke with my dealer and swapped tubes - my unit is defective. Right amp channel is failing and almost continuously goes into power guard mode at any volume level. My new unit arrives tomorrow so we'll see. Now I have serious doubts though...

I've talked to my dealer about the 352 and early reports from people I've talked to that have listened to it are mixed. Instead, I'm still debating if I should just go "all in" and get a 2600 + 452 or a C70 + 452 combo and be done with it. I for sure want to go with tubes with the preamp.

I've also been offered a killer deal on a floor model Anthem STR, so I may do a side-by-side! Too many choices, all of which will leave big holes in my wallet

Thanks again for the welcome and suggestion.
Since it sounds like you can afford it, I'd go all in, trying each of the combos you mentioned, plus an MC275 against the 452 (just for fun). When I bought my C22/MC275 it was tough for me to get over the emotional hurdle of going all in (my previous amp was a very good NAD that cost $500), but I've been thrilled ever since. It's never occurred to me that I overpaid or should have different amps. It will only hurt for a moment!
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tripitz - if you 'subscribe' to the forum there is a NOS C2300 available in the classifieds (must be at least a subscriber of the forum to see). There are also a few McIntosh amps (MC275V, MC303, MC301(s), that might interest you.
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