mcintosh 501's vs. mcintosh 7000?

Has anyone done a direct comparison? I know the 501's have twice the power and will have better bass control. With respect to transparency, resolution, clarity, how do they compare?

bubbybinka104-07-2010 12:10am

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keithr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,306 posts 04-07-2010 at 01:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the 7000 is based on the 252, not the 402/501 architecture with quad balancing circuits. hence, i would expect quite a big difference as the topology is so different.
chatta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 314 posts 04-07-2010 at 03:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I owned 7000 and i was happy with his ability to deal with detail and its treble extension. In sound regards i think the 501 is more clear. IMHO.
aolprodj Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 77 posts 04-07-2010 at 04:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The 70000 IS A GREAT AMP THE BEST INT/MAC HAS EVER MADE

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