Don Bocadill
Obsessed, who me???!!
Even tried some NOS GE JAN 6550's to no avail...
MC7200 questions
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Don Bocadill
Obsessed, who me???!!
. The rig consisted of MC30's, MX110z, very early AR3a's and a stunning Linn LP12 / Ittok LV....spooky....simply the best combo I've ever heard...
bcarey13
Back to Basics
Just curious what version the MC275 was?
Don Bocadill
Obsessed, who me???!!
MkVI, listening to it now, sounds clean, but just not super exciting...I think it's strayed too far from its roots, got more of a solid state accuracy to it without the grunt of a big SS amp...thinking the C2200 may be better matched to some heavy metal...
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Don Bocadill
Obsessed, who me???!!
No, I wish! I reckon the C2200 is the tubiest of hem all, the others having solid state buffers apparently...post a link to your FJ40!! I'd love to see it!
Don Bocadill
Obsessed, who me???!!
How's that for a digression...just realized I'm the OP from way back so don't feel so bad about re-hijacking my thread
bcarey13
Back to Basics
Well, it's a project vehicle the plan was to restore it....but at his time I'd rather invest in some McIntosh pieces instead....anyway, here it is
https://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/6123115065.html
Don Bocadill
Obsessed, who me???!!
Sweet looking FJ!
MORTIS
Alien Member
I'm curious, if you are rapidly coming to the conclusion that one amp sounds very similar to another, then why did the MC7200 not leave much of an impression while the MC252 managed to be stunning to listen to?
Don Bocadill
Obsessed, who me???!!
Good point and again this is a recent realization, back then I'd put it down to phsycoacoutics, grandeur and perceived cost/value...all of which are misguided to varying degrees...
Don Bocadill
Obsessed, who me???!!
As a recent example, I decided to upgrade my $500 schiit dac to the top of the line $2k version that everyone had been raving about and ended up selling it and getting their $179 version. Damned if I can notice any real major difference between them. I'm 40, have good hearing and have a reasonably resolving system...I suppose the question is at what point have we hit the physical limits of human hearing and associated perception and transition into the more ethereal realms of pride of ownership etc...And how these psychological factors affect our perception of the quality of particular components.
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Don Bocadill
Obsessed, who me???!!
Now granted I am currently in the chase for an MC452 so please take the above with a grain of salt 
damacman
Resident Psycho
But not an MC500?Now granted I am currently in the chase for an MC452 so please take the above with a grain of salt
Don Bocadill
Obsessed, who me???!!
Well you won't sell your one
MORTIS
Alien Member
Your explanation actually makes a lot of sense. When seated before and listening to a gorgeous and expensive component, it's very easy for our psyche to become convinced it sounds better.
5 years ago when I first bought a mint MC202 to replace my un-restored early 70's Phase Linear 400, I was expecting a leap forward in sound from that beautiful McIntosh amp and its 30 year newer tech. Upon my first listen I was surprised to hear very little difference. In fact initially I wasn't sure I heard any difference at all. After a while I felt sure I was hearing a smoother, more refined sound. To some extent I probably was, given the very old circuitry in the PL400, but no doubt I was wanting to hear a difference. yeah it was better alright; that's what I kept telling myself.
5 years ago when I first bought a mint MC202 to replace my un-restored early 70's Phase Linear 400, I was expecting a leap forward in sound from that beautiful McIntosh amp and its 30 year newer tech. Upon my first listen I was surprised to hear very little difference. In fact initially I wasn't sure I heard any difference at all. After a while I felt sure I was hearing a smoother, more refined sound. To some extent I probably was, given the very old circuitry in the PL400, but no doubt I was wanting to hear a difference. yeah it was better alright; that's what I kept telling myself.
leftside
AK Member
A/B testing is the way to go (preferably blind) if you can. I've been A/B comparing a fair few different components over the last few years with a friend. It's easier with source components (DAC's, turntables, etc) because with a press of a button on the preamp you can change the input.
damacman
Resident Psycho
Bend my ear.Well you won't sell your one
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