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Old 04-13-2019, 11:22 AM
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Default MC 462 Stereophile Review -May '19

The new MC462 will likely receive a Class A rating in Stereophile next year. The review is stellar and John Atkinson's measurements show a very high power amp that displays excellent engineering.

Nice plug for McIntosh. Now I want one dammit!
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The reviewer bought the Demo.
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The reviewer bought the Demo.
As did Paul Seydor in his Absolute Sound review of the C52.

I don't think anybody else offers more pedigree, build quality, power and sonic ease in a class A/B amp at the price.
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As did Paul Seydor in his Absolute Sound review of the C52.

I don't think anybody else offers more pedigree, build quality, power and sonic ease in a class A/B amp at the price.
You should give Bryston a listen.
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You should give Bryston a listen.
Talk about a thread derailment! Oh wait - that's el jefe ... Carry on!
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You should give Bryston a listen.
OK, I'll bite. I'd agree that some Bryston amps are worthy competitors when it comes to sound quality. But, until they forgo their complete disregard for industrial design (aesthetics), Bryston will remain at least one step below McIntosh on my list.
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Old 04-16-2019, 09:51 AM
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You should give Bryston a listen.
Respect. I've nothing against Bryston with their confidence inspiring 20 year assurance of quality. Rather the contrary. Indeed, I'd considered Bryston in the less expensive form of a stereo amp when I settled on my MC452/C52 combo. I also considered Parasound monoblocs but I think neither company has quite the pedigree or cosmetic appeal of Mcs, not that anybody listens to lipstick. I'm sure there are other worthy options in this price range we've not mentioned but I'll stand with Bart for the nonce! It's hard to go wrong with a 452-462/C2600/C52 for value returned in the elevated world of high end pricing where a $15500 amp-preamp combo is considered entry level!

(Please send 28B3 pair for review and the satisfaction of seeing my potential retraction of McIntosh supremacy on these very pages)!

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I look forward to reading this review.Really considering buying one of these.
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