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Need advice on McIntosh driving Thiel 2.4's

I'm debating on my next amp purchase.I just got a C2200 and like it quite a bit. I'm considering an MC402, but I have a concern as to whether there is enough power driving the Thiel's. I have no doubt that 90% of the time it would be adequate, but that other 10% concerns me. I also have no doubt that I would be better off with a set of MC501's or my second choice of a Pass X350.5, but both are a little more than I relly want to spend, though I may have to do that to be satisfied. I have owned a few Pass amps over the years and really like them, but have never owned a McIntosh amp and I'm not in an area where I can easily audition.
vgrubb
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
If this helps I am happily driving my Thiel 2.4s with a conrad johnson CAV50 tube integrated at 45 WPC. They sound simply wonderful and I really don't need them to go any louder than this set up will take them.
tom_hankins
928 posts
 
I have heard the 2.4s and 3.7s with the 2300/402 and they both had enough power. Very nice combo.
pops
2,275 posts
 
Mac 501's have been good for me driving 3.6 in a large room.
vgrubb OP
33 posts
 
Thanks for the responses guys. I believe I'll try an MC402.
klipschfan
176 posts
 
Have run 2.3's with a McIntosh MC602 with excellent results and absolutely no lack of power. A new old stock MC602 is cheaper than a new MC402. The MC602 uses bulbs and there is an LED kit available and can be installed at the time of purchase-which is what I did.
If you move up the Thiel line in the future the MC602 will power any model. Call or email Ernie at Audio Classics for info on the NOS MC602.
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