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McIntosh Question

Currently I have 1 McIntosh MC 162 briged powering on my right channel and 1 MC 162 bridged on my left. I have a MC 2105 powering my two side channels. My set up is B&W N804's for the fronts, a HTM1 Center, and N805's for fronts and rears. Here is my question. I was thinking about getting a McIntosh 7300 to run my fronts and have one 162 power the rear and the other then center channel. Any thoughts on how they would all match up?
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jof OP
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Thanks guys
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theo
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I agree use the MC352 for the fronts. I have a MC352 and MC7205 for the rears and center. I was using the 7205 which is basically the sam amp circuitry at the 162 and when I bought the 352 for the front what a difference. Not only the power but the clearity and definition on the highs and mids but the bass really tightened up. Although I acredit the bass to the added power but the Mc amps with the autoformers are a differnt league than the others.
aball
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I think Velo has a great idea. Check it out. Good luck - Arthur
velo62
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You have alot of money invested in a nice setup. I would spend an extra 800.00 and go for the MC352. Much better amp than the mc7300, and will match your mc162's. 2 MC162's over a MC352, what a stack!!! Regards, John
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