Recent content by ernie richau

Hi The internal wiring in my 90s is starting to look pretty bad (green/black). The wire has clear insulation and it can be seen in varing amounts in most of the wire. Before I get started I have a few questions: Has anyone verified the wire gauge? How about any tips on getting the old wire out...

There is a Mc 2200 in barter town right now. Good price.

I have kappa 7s and renaissance 90s. After many different amps there are only two that have driven them with no effort. Mc 2205 and Mc 452.

I also suggest moving to the 452. I replaced my rebuilt 2205 about one month ago with a 452 and I agree with the differences described by everyone in this thread. As far as the price I believe it is good but not great. Audio classics was very close to that price and it included a warranty. For...

This isn't much of a pic but they sure sounds good with my klipsch forte 1s. New crites tweeters and sonic caps.

Hahahaha

Mine showed up today. Listening to it now. You will be happy with your choice.

I never picked up the 501s. The 452 arrives this Wednesday. I have listened many times to the 452 at various dealers and really liked it. I have heard the 402 but it was not at the same time as the 452. I have had a restored 2205 in my system for a while and I like the 452s I've heard at...

Hi It was 5700 including shipping. No taxes as I'm out of state. I have been looking for the last 9 months or so. The cheapest I've seen a 452 was 5400 on Craigslist. 6k was the best I've been able to do on 501s although a little over a year ago I missed a pair for 5500 on craiglist. I found 1...

Hi I just picked up a 452 from audio classics. Shipped to so cal it was way cheaper than the amp at 6.2k. It has a 1 year warranty and they are very easy to deal with. None of that makes it any lighter to pick up though.....

+1 on the marantz 7c. It is fantastic. Although I have never tried mine with a mc30 I can say it's wonderful with my 2205. Even better with the 8b.

Hi I currently bi amp my ren 90s. Mc2205 on top and a carver amp on the bottom. I can get the power guard light to flash when I listen loud. It does provide some flexibility as both these amps are adjustable. Just for the heck of it I have tried my marantz 8b on top with the 2205 on the bottom...

Hi, I have rebuilt a 7c and my 8b was found in good shape so I havent done anything to it. I had lots of caps out of spec on the 7 so I replaced them with russian pio. I know some of the guys are now using arizona caps. My advice; Listen to Crooner. He really helped me. Second, I would not...

I too have similar systems. A hi powered Mc amp, c2500 pre driving infinity renaissance 90s. The second system is a marantz 7c, 8b, and forte 1s. Every time I go from one to the other I can't believe how good it sounds. They are different but fantastic in their own way. I suggest you keep both...