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

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?
rontube Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 44 posts 11-24-2004 at 06:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Some users report the stock tubes sound as good as anything. The MC275 is not dependent on exotic tubes for good sound. Many other factors effect the sound in a system. Ron-C
rgurney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 279 posts 11-25-2004 at 01:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You're right, Ron-C. The IV is not dependent on exotic tubes for "good" sound. However, some NOS tubes could make it better, depending on sound preference. I have used gold pin Sylvania 5751 and 6201 with excellent results, better than stock. I personally would not change the stock KT88's.
superhonestben Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 199 posts 11-27-2004 at 08:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have owned for about 3 months and it is a terrific amplifier, I own other mac gear as well as some other tube abd ss gear, this amp sing especially with high quality small speakers...it just makes them sound soooo good...a relative bargain in the hi end world...quiet as a mouse....I am using it with the stock tubes,,,beautifully made too.