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mcintosh mc2505- need some advice

Hi- I am currently considering buying an mc2505- I have always loved the looks and from a visual point of view prefer this amp's proportions to those of the 2105- however, my concern is that 50 watts/channel might be a little low if I eventually want to hook them up to more demanding speakers- not a problem now (small listening room)but could become one later- does anyone if the 2505 can be bridged or used used as a mono amp for each speaker?
pgastone
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yioryos
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My CJ MV55 at 45W per side drove my Aerial 10T with very good results.Note the 10T are power hungry speakers.I am not familiar with the Mc 2505.Even if the 2505 can not be bridged,you could use a second 2505 with RCA Y spliters for vertical biamping if your speakers are biwireable.
Good luck
aball
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The 2505 can't be bridged but as noted above, a Y splitter should work. Also, know that those early transistor amps had high output impedances which will make them tricky to mate with some speakers. Back in those days, speakers had much higher impedances than they typically do today. You will just have to try and see in your system. Good luck! Arthur
jsujo
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I thought the 2505 was bridgeable and used as a mono,,the MC250 is, and its the same amp without the meters.
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bigjoe
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the mc2505 is not bridgable but it is basicly the same amp with the exception of meters & a headphone jack.

mike.
jsujo
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I am surprised,,your right Bigjoe...
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