Anyone hear the McIntosh MC275 mkIV

Sam Tellig reviewed this latest version in July and it now sits on the Stereophile class-A list.

Has anyone auditioned this amp yet?

Thanks

loudandclear11-22-2004 4:18am

honest1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 586 posts 11-23-2004 at 03:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I listened to it very briefly. Very smooth and grain free, but seemed to spotlight the upper mids a bit. Very brief demo with Magnepan 1.6 QR, VTL 7.5, Levionson 390.
rgurney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 279 posts 11-24-2004 at 03:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have to agree with Honest1 in that the 275IV is very smooth and grain free. Given the stock small tubes, it could accentuate the upper mids; however, like any other tube amp, it lends itself to tube swapping. Changing to NOS small tubes can bring out the best.
loudandclear OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 79 posts 11-24-2004 at 04:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the responses! Rgurney, what replacement tubes do you recommend to get rid of the upper mid emphasis?