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Bought a new McIntosh amp

Hello folks !
I just bought a new MC152 and now having doubts about my decision. I currently have Rotel RB-1552 mkII / RC1572 setup driving a pair of Paradigm 800f. I have not opened the sealed box yet because I’m thinking of returning the amp to be exchanged for new speakers (Klipsch) and an Rotel RB-1582 amp (more power 200w p/c).
While at Audio Advice store, I went in another demo room and listened to a Heresy IV driven by a different McIntosh setup ( MC462) and I was impressed but the mind was still on the path of getting the mc152 instead of replacing speakers.
Is it safe bet to just keep the mc152 and get a feel of speaker change later ?
I’d like to hear opinions good or bad about the MC152. Thanks !


switchman
switchman OP
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stereo5
What speakers did you drive with the 152 ?

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jpmanomet
36 posts
 
I agree with yakbob. Give the Heresy IV  a try.
I was going to purchase until I listened to Cornwalls. A modest tube amp would be great with Heresy's. Klipsch and tubes are meant to be together.
ghdprentice
6,950 posts
 
I am not familiar with the Mac amps.  But I cannot imagine splitting the funds from a single component into two is likely to result in a step towards better sound. That has never worked for me. Always stretch to the max on a single component… then save, save, save for the next. That is the way to audio nirvana.
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