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Bought a new McIntosh amp
Folks,Thank you all for taking the time to respond and giving points and ideas. I really do appreciate it and that’s a good reason forums like this exist and give us great information. Now I am very happy to say I’m hearing good vibrant music from... 
Bought a new McIntosh amp
Thanks for the offer, claudiowalker77.I don't buy used power amp but will do on pre-amp. The heat gets on the electronics more whereas pre-amp stays cool with SS and even tube pre amp doesn't get hot but only warm.Also, the tube amp that beat the ... 
Bought a new McIntosh amp
Well, i broke down and opened the sealed box and set up the mc152 driving Paradigm 800f. Not a wow event but there's noticeable midrange clarity, more so with acoustic guitar sounds. I like it.Bass is ok, hope to hear more some more improvement af... 
Bought a new McIntosh amp
stereo5What speakers did you drive with the 152 ? 
Bought a new McIntosh amp
I'm just getting back to the hifi hobby and want to try out McIntosh again but affordability is the big hurdle with the "liked" models. I had a mc240 long time ago but my handmade Marshal amp built from scratch sounded better than the 240 driving ... 
Bought a new McIntosh amp
avanti1960,, I had a short demo at Crutchfield but it was hooked up only to a B&W bookshelf, i think its the 706. It sounded nice, and that got my attention to the model that I can afford.  yakbob,,,, I just might keep it and use my Rotel pre-... 
Bought a new McIntosh amp
I do realized mc462 and mc152 are different, price is almost double with the 462. Budget is the limiting factor here.