In Search of Small Mcintosh Amp

[Wvnyc@Ct]

The MC122 came after the 7100. Early 90's. It is rated at 80WPC at 8ohms. Direct coupled no autoformers. Very small form factor but It sounds like a McIntosh.

 

[jdwdmi]

I've been doing some reading on everyone's suggestions. The plus side to a 7100 is it can be bridged, so down the road I could add another.

 

[jdwdmi]

I got a line on 2 MC502s in walnut cabinets and a MR55 tuner. Wasn't even looking for them.


My question is it looks like they can be ran in mono. Is that the same as bridged? I read that they will put out 150 watts. Wasn't sure the difference between Mono or Bridge. Advantage, Disadvantages. Never ran two amps before.

I can probably pick up all three for the price of a 7100.

I have not had time to read up on the MR55. Tuner any good?

My intent would be to take all three pieces to my tech if I bought them.

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[jdwdmi]

One other question Please. Assuming I get them operating to spec, will they be as quiet as the C34, as far as back ground noise.

 

[damacman]

MC502s are very nice power amplifiers. Running them mono is referred to as bridging and they're direct coupled, hence the nice increase in power when doing so. The MR55 is a mono tube tuner with some collector value. Depending on its condition, you may be able to sell it to offset your investment in the power amps.

 

[jdwdmi]

Thanks Macman. I hoped you, Twiii or someone would chime in. I just talked to the seller and it is actually a MR500 tuner.

Wanted to make sure mono and bridging were the same.

 

[jayvis]

Don't do anything yet. Save your money for an MC152.

 

[jdwdmi]

I'm a long way off on one of those. Hope to own one someday. Perfect size and power for my needs on my basement rig.