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McIntosh autoformers vs direct-coupled output

Hi Out there!  I'm just getting back into audio after a 40 year hiatus.  An old "Tube" guy (McIntosh, Marantz, etc)
who didn't much care for the perceived change in sound with the intro of S.S. about 1970.

I happen to like certain features of McIntosh stuff. I'm also of the opinion that older, high grade items, brought
back to specs with judicious restoration, are more than adequate sonically, and a bargain against new.

All that said: I'd greatly appreciate feedback on the issue of McIntosh's Autoformer Amps vs direct-coupled.
Seems there's a serious division of opinion, and I'd like to hear yours!
Thanks for any/all input!
Bo
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jetter
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No stereo5, always provide your opinions as I will. I have read those with ears I trust, here on A’gon, state that the GE’s tweeters are somewhat tipped up, like some home theater speakers. This could explain why the Parasound, which is neutral in its presentation, sounded thin with the GE’s, while the laid back and less resolving Macs tamed the tweeter and brought you the sound you wanted?

There is no arguing that at least some of the Mac’s have fantastic resale value.

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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
George, I think he was referring to option 3 from your original post.
Ah yes, same reply.

Cheers George
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stereo5
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Actually, The Triton Ones aren't tipped up in the treble.  If they were, I wouldn't be listening to them and I wouldn't have bought the Triton Refs for my main rig.  The Parasound just wasn't for me.
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broockies OP
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Thanks to all!  Ziggy: what are M.L. 11A's?  I'm looking at a pair of
Expressions (powered bass).
eziggy
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Broockies, the Expressions are 13A’s, one up from the Impression 11A’s.

Expressions are great speakers, they would definitely need some decent power to drive though.  Not necessarily in watts, they need a solid power supply with enough headroom to reach the 0.7 Ohms at 20khz.  
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