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McIntosh with Aerial speakers

Was just wondering if there is anyone out there running Aerial speakers with McIntosh amplifiers.

I have a pair of Aerial 20T v2's and was considering a McIntosh amplifier to drive them. How do the McIntosh amps handle bass? This is very important to me.
audiodreamer
sidssp
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Your question is very specific and I have not heard a Mac driving Aerial. But I have heard quite a few cases that Mac sounded soft when matched to wrong speakers. So at this level, I think you better audition it yourself before making a decision.

BTW, which Mac are you considering?
audiodreamer OP
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At this point I was looking at the new MC452 that is do out shortly. I'm not sure this would have enough oomph for the Aerials, but I thought this would be a good amp to start with. If I like it then I would move up to a pair of 1.2KW's.
mmike84
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MAC will be fine. Our local Aerial dealer has MAC gear on 20t's and they sound great together.

However I think there may be better choices. I bi-amped 20t's w/ Rowland after trying many things and they really blossomed with the extra drive. I was using a 304 4 channel amp.

Since you stated bass control is critical, I think you may also appreciate the Rowland or something similar.
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