Are You "Brand" Loyal?

[Sandman]

DOH

[JB73]

Originally posted by Skuzzy
Home Amplifiers: McIntosh

somone who knows his equipment

how much it set you back?

[midnight Target]

does it go up to 11?

[Skuzzy]

The MC-7502 (2 channel 600W) was about $3,500.00.  I use it for powering dual B&W subwoofers.

The MC-7503 (3 channel 800W) was about $4,200.00.  I use it for powering the 3 front B&W center speakers.

I use the Yamaha DSP-A1 to power the other 4 B&W speakers.

The B&W's are the THX line (FCM8 Mains, PCS8 Subs, SCM8 surrounds).

[JB73]

what ohm's are the speakers @.

a store here in Milwaukee had some McIntosh pre amps running some speakers (i forget which) @ 2 ohms. WOW talk about amazing sound clarity (from a turntable too   )

Ps. that McIntosh was $35,000 IIRC.

[Skuzzy]

The McIntosh you are referring to is part of the signature line.  It is a tube amplifier and is probably one of the best amplifiers in the world.

I ran the B&W's at 4 ohms.

[JB73]

ya i was like gimme gimme gimme

you like the yahama huh?

have you tried the dennon? i just think their technology is the best IMHO. best signal quality. + Uber features.

[Skuzzy]

If you have not heard the Yamaha DSP-A1 with some good speakers connected, you won't beleive the clarity of the sound, particularly the highs.
Crisp and clean.  The mids are not muddled at all.

I have had Dennon, but after I heard the A1, I was sold.  Plus all the nice bridges it has to allow you to reroute the amp power made it great for my setup.

I cannot stand the low end Yamaha stuff, but thier upper line DSP stuff is pretty awesome, particularly for the price ($1500.00 for the A1).

[JB73]

ya i haven't heard anythin over the $900 range yamaha... but i have heard the $3500 dennon.

they are ALL dream machines of mine anyway LOL

<-- stuck with a 10 yr old dennon without full surround sound for now

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