What MAC receiver would be a a definite upgrade to the Marantz 2250 I am using for under $250?
What MAC receiver would be a a definite upgrade to the Marantz 2250 I am using for under $250?
I don't know if you're going to find a Mac receiver under $250.00 unless it is in need of service.Originally Posted by Nightbrace
today my first McIntosh had arrived
Congratulation Sajt! What are your first impressions of the MC2500? How does it compare to the amps your using now? Please share the excitement.
The big industrial series (MC2300, MC2500 & MC2600) are my McIntosh favorites. Enjoy your new toy.
Heath
yes, be sure to let us know.Originally Posted by sajt
That MC2500 must be a powerhouse! I lucked out when I purchased a Yamaha pro PC4002m from fellow MA member JBLNUT, 420x2 with headroom. This was the followup to the PC5002m with a 100 less watts and 50 lbs lighter. While browsing Audiogon I saw a couple of Accuphase pro amps listed and the resemblance to the the Yamaha pro amps was almost identical but the price was a lot higher. If you you can't locate a pro MAC the Yamaha or Accuphase pros might be worth considering.
so i have tried the MC2500, with 4430-4333-L220
ALTEC 604E-604-8H-604K model 14 and finally
Tannoy Classic monitor and
Tannoy Westminster.....
teh best was the Tannoys after JBL and do not like the ALTECs
Super amp. cannot go wrong. love the industrial look and heft.
Once you go over 300 watt/ch Macs pretty much have the same
headroom, dynamics and sound. IF you treat them respectfully, (without
abuse) and give minimum care, a classic Mac will outlast you! I just purchased a Sansui BA-5000 which is a Japanese MC-2300 clone, just so I could biamp without paying the wallet emptying price of admission for
another 2500. Come to find out the Sansui is a total sleeper whose reputation is well known among the vintage/classic crowd and is
now also in very high demand fetching ridiculous prices. I bought the 2500 used in 93 for half what is now being paid and can thank mysefl almost every day. Even the new Mac amps to my eyes are just not made to the same NUKE busting build quality. Yeah, they are very pretty with the big meters $ extra helpings of chrome, but have they stood the test of time (ALMOST 30 years)? I hear folks on some blogs talking about the soft and restrained signature Mac sound. Is it accurate? Maybe. I know that Krell makes a very respectable amp as well but sounds overy bright to my ears compared to the 2500. Hope I didn't put anyone to sleep
McIntosh MC-2500.
THAT is a BIG MAC!
2weeks ago, there was a beautiful pair of McIntosh MC-1000 monoblocks on epay.
I guess when those BIG MAC,s were ordered the guy said SUPERSIZE IT!
scottyj
I also use Sansui BA 5000 with my JBL 4343B.This is really a very good sounding Amp.
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