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McIntosh MCD205 vs. McIntosh MCD201

What the sound quality differences between the McIntosh MCD205 and the new McIntosh MCD201? I own the MCD205, McIntosh MA6900 Integrated amp and Souns Faber Grand Piano Domus speakers. I just heard about the MCD201 so your comments are requested. I am running a balanced connection from the MCD205 to the Integrated. Thanks
hgeifman
arch2
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Alanlyon. Have you tried using the MCD201 via the variable outputs straight into an amp? If so can you comment on the sound quality?
alanlyon
9 posts
 
I have not tried that yet. I hope to try in the next week or so. I will not be able to run it in that mode because I have it as part of my home theater system. I have a B&K Ref 50 that I connect to my McIntosh C2200. The C2200 goes into passthru mode when I am using the theater. The C2200 is connected to a MC402 amp. I am using Martin Logan Assent i speakers. I will post the result when I try it. I did read on another site someone liked the MCD201 straight to the amp better than going through the C2200.

Alan
bebopnow
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I just bought McIntosh MCD201 player and am selling it 3 weeks later. My one year old Arcam cd192 had transport problems then ate a CD. In frustration I thought I was upgrading to a better player and bought the Mac. Although the build is obviously much sturdier than the Arcam, the sound is not close to it. By contrast to the Arcam, I feel like I am listening through speakers. With the Arcam and a good cd it sounded almost live. The highs on the Mac sound like tin, the bass has much less definition.

I tried upgrading the cable to a Silver Streak Kimber. It helped, but the basic difference between the two players remained. Although I loved the Arcam's sound, this weekend I plan to audition a Moon player.
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