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Mcintosh mc 225 vs Marantz model 2's

Hi my first post here. I know the Marantz 2's are a incredible amp.I have a Mcintosh mc 225 on the way. Many Audiophiles like it better than the Marantz 8B. i am going to switch the 12au7 tubes too 6cg7 and use Sylvania 5751 gold brand gold pin tubes in place of the 12ax7 tubes.. The 5751's are a amazing sub for the 12ax7. Blows every 12ax7 away i ever heard. With these mods could it sound as good as the Marantz model 2's. I know hands down it will out class the 8b.
retrotodd
702retrotodd
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Thanks for your responce Al. I have been listening to my 225 for about two weeks now. It is freakin amazing. I have only switched the 12ax7 to sylvania gold brand gold pin so far and it sounds fantastic. I will chime in and let you no how the rca 6cg7's sound. Should be a week or so. All i can say is the 225 blows away my mc 30's and 240. Yes the 225 is that good. on a different level than the two.
nkj
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The 225 is the best Mcintosh vintage tube amp I have experienced. If you can live with 25 watts/ channel.

It is no Marantz 2 though. I have both.

Have fun.
702retrotodd
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But have you switched the 12au7 to 6cg7 & used sylvania Gold brand Gold pin 5751? This puts this amplifier in a hole different level It will be 25% better.Which is huge!!! Let me know. I would like to here your thoughts on that. I will have mine complete next week. And westinghouse is a must 7591.My guess it will be close to the model 9's. But just a little less than the 2's. Cheers.
nkj
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No, I have not modded for 6cg7 but I have rolled 5751s and others and yes I use Westinghouse 7591s- the electroharmonix are actually excellent as well. I have done the 6cg7 mod to other vintage amps and it is worthwhile most times.

I take it you've never heard the the Model 2?

Until then, have fun with the Mc225, your opinion will be different( and not a guess) when you do experience the Marantz-despite the mods to the Mac.
702retrotodd
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Did not care for the Electro Harmonics Timbre wasnot very good at all IMO. Good Vocals though.Lows were also pretty decent. Sold them after 1 week.I would never use them after listening to the westinghouse.twice the sound!!!!
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