Ok, just looking for anyone whom actually owns a McIntosh MC252 or any McIntosh amp to give me some advice. I realize the MC252 isnt a tube amp but its a step in the right direction LOL . So I still havent posted my system yet, because its a work in progress for the last 2 weeks. I am happy with it to the point of considering buying summits for my front room and was wondering which McIntosh amp would be good with them. i have heard that the MC252 works well with vantages and figure they might work with summits. This will be kept a 2 channel system for cd, and sacd in 2 channel. Heres what i am looking at:
McIntosh MC252 USED
McIntosh MC402 Brand new still sealed in factory Box
MCINTOSH MC-602 Used
Also looking for a quality pre-amp to use with this amp! I have never owned a McIntosh so looking for feedback.
My home theater room made over the last 2 weeks consist of the following: pictures to come since I am considering changing amps again and pre-amp..lol My listening habits are as follows.
Muisc 2 channel sacd and Redbock 45%
Music 5 channel SACD and Dvd-A 25%
DVD Concerts 5.1 20%
Movies 5.1 or 7.1 Blu-ray, Hd-dvd and standard dvd 10%
My system as of 5-11-08
Vistas... Dark Cherry fronts
Motif Dark Cherry Center
Surrounds Script i's Black/silver trim
Surround backs Temps.. Klipsch rs-3
Depth i Sub Dark cherry
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Nad M25 .... almost broke in.. Yippie
Nad T-175 pre-amp... Has bad Hdmi input.. Ouch 1 week old..lol
Nad M5 sacd and standard cd player
Denon Dvd-3930ci ... Dvd-a and movies
PS 3 for Blu ray
Toshiba Hd-a35 HD-DVD's
Interconnects from M5 Sacd player to pre-amp are Blue Jeans Cable LC-1 and also running them from pre-amp to amp.
Speaker wire is... BJC Ten White 10 awg
Thinking of changing Pre-amp to "Anthem Statement D2" since Nad hdmi input is defective.
Thinking of changing amp to Anthem Statement P5 and P2 for 7.1 My Nad m25 is outstanding for 7.1 runs very cool and clear but if i change pre-amp to Anthem might as well change it all!
So please let me know on the Mcintosh amps include your opinions and favorites and also please let me know on pre-amp. This set up will strictly be for Music :music:, so do i get solid state McIntosh or go tube? Please let me know your opinions.
Thanks In advance for your help. Mike
McIntosh MC252 USED
McIntosh MC402 Brand new still sealed in factory Box
MCINTOSH MC-602 Used
Also looking for a quality pre-amp to use with this amp! I have never owned a McIntosh so looking for feedback.
My home theater room made over the last 2 weeks consist of the following: pictures to come since I am considering changing amps again and pre-amp..lol My listening habits are as follows.
Muisc 2 channel sacd and Redbock 45%
Music 5 channel SACD and Dvd-A 25%
DVD Concerts 5.1 20%
Movies 5.1 or 7.1 Blu-ray, Hd-dvd and standard dvd 10%
My system as of 5-11-08
Vistas... Dark Cherry fronts
Motif Dark Cherry Center
Surrounds Script i's Black/silver trim
Surround backs Temps.. Klipsch rs-3
Depth i Sub Dark cherry
Powered by:
Nad M25 .... almost broke in.. Yippie
Nad T-175 pre-amp... Has bad Hdmi input.. Ouch 1 week old..lol
Nad M5 sacd and standard cd player
Denon Dvd-3930ci ... Dvd-a and movies
PS 3 for Blu ray
Toshiba Hd-a35 HD-DVD's
Interconnects from M5 Sacd player to pre-amp are Blue Jeans Cable LC-1 and also running them from pre-amp to amp.
Speaker wire is... BJC Ten White 10 awg
Thinking of changing Pre-amp to "Anthem Statement D2" since Nad hdmi input is defective.
Thinking of changing amp to Anthem Statement P5 and P2 for 7.1 My Nad m25 is outstanding for 7.1 runs very cool and clear but if i change pre-amp to Anthem might as well change it all!
So please let me know on the Mcintosh amps include your opinions and favorites and also please let me know on pre-amp. This set up will strictly be for Music :music:, so do i get solid state McIntosh or go tube? Please let me know your opinions.
Thanks In advance for your help. Mike