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Whats the word on the new MC2301?

beerdraft

beerdraft

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I'm putting my name in the hat for the new MC2301 tube mono amps. Just wondering what the word is on them. I hear they should be shipping this month sometime. Just wonder what people think about this amp who probably keep up with new stuff more than I.
Thanks,
beerdraft
 
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Hard to say anything about them until they come out and someone gets a chance to listen. My prediction is they will be the best tube amp McIntosh has ever made. :yes:
 
The best is what I've heard. I've never owned Mcintosh stuff until recently buying the Mt10. I will soon have the C500c and C500T, along with the mc2301's. I will be powering 802D's with all Shunyata cables. I hope to have by the end of April all together. My dealer in Atlanta will have the MC2301 on display at ther music two channel event on May 1, assuming they ship before then. Should be a great event.
 
beerdraft said:
The best is what I've heard. I've never owned Mcintosh stuff until recently buying the Mt10. I will soon have the C500c and C500T, along with the mc2301's. I will be powering 802D's with all Shunyata cables. I hope to have by the end of April all together. My dealer in Atlanta will have the MC2301 on display at ther music two channel event on May 1, assuming they ship before then. Should be a great event.
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McIntitis spreads fast :thmbsp:
 
Holy cow Masterlu is there any mcintosh stuff you don't own? I hope to have all before may but don't have a date yet. How do you like the mcdmda1000, I may have to get that eventually to match components.
 
beerdraft said:
Holy cow Masterlu is there any mcintosh stuff you don't own? I hope to have all before may but don't have a date yet. How do you like the mcdmda1000, I may have to get that eventually to match components.
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I am in Orlando right now with McIntosh about to have dinner. I do pretty much buy or try everything Mac makes. The MCD/MDA-1000 combo is World Class. Tomorrow is MCD301 day.
 
My prediction is they will be the best tube amp McIntosh has ever made. :yes:[/QUOTE]

I agree - mine are on order.:yes:
 
I really want mine before may 1, is that going to happen or does anyone know? I have no system now since most of my old stuff is sold to get new.
 
The place I buy mine at should have them on display on May 1, in Atlanta. They are having a two channel event and will have people in town from all the brands they carry. Should be a great event.
Beerdraft
 
Hey beerdraft, I will see you there. I was thinking they weren't %100 on the 2301 demo.

GHT dropped their Klipsch lone up and I sure wish I could hear those big tube amps on some Klipsch palladiums.

jc
 
See you at Georgia Home Theater and look forward to it. You will probably have to settle for either B&W or Wilson's on the speakers. Not sure what they are going to push with it, I will be pushing 802D's with mine when I get it.
Beerdraft
 
It will be intersting to see how it compares to 2 MC2000 in mono con figuration. I own 2 MC2000's and 2 MC2102's. Haven't even hooked up the 2000's yet,but I sure know how good my 2102's sound!. I've been told that 2 MC2000's are INCREDIBLE and that the 2102's dont come close.....Hard to believe but we will see. also their is the price point....yikes! A big difference is that on 2102's 2000's that if you blow a tube you it takes out a resistor, I think on the new monos their is some new safeguard that prevents it,can someone elaborate??
 
tjnif said:
A big difference is that on 2102's 2000's that if you blow a tube you it takes out a resistor, I think on the new monos their is some new safeguard that prevents it,can someone elaborate??
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From the MC2301 press announcement:

"The MC2301 features Sentry Monitor short circuit protection, marking the first time this feature has been included in a tube amplifier. Sentry Monitor responds to short circuits more reliably than a common fuse to protect your amplifier and loudspeakers from damage, and does so without sonic consequence."
 
tjnif said:
It will be intersting to see how it compares to 2 MC2000 in mono con figuration. I own 2 MC2000's and 2 MC2102's. Haven't even hooked up the 2000's yet,but I sure know how good my 2102's sound!. I've been told that 2 MC2000's are INCREDIBLE and that the 2102's dont come close.....Hard to believe but we will see. also their is the price point....yikes! A big difference is that on 2102's 2000's that if you blow a tube you it takes out a resistor, I think on the new monos their is some new safeguard that prevents it,can someone elaborate??
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May I ask how you will hook up the MC2000s in mono? I think you have to reverse one of the cables no? ANything to change in the innards?

howie
 
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