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A question about the MA5200

roadie1

roadie1

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Greetings all. A question from a new owner of Mc. Right now I'm using the Wharfedale Lintons which I know are 6 ohm nominal with a drop into the 3's I believe. Will this harm the MA5200 while I seek out new speakers.

Lovin' McIntosh!
r1
 
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No your speakers will not harm your MA5200 unless the speakers are defective and have a short or something like that.

Those look like nice speakers, is there something you don't like about them?
 
TSmith8605 said:
No your speakers will not harm your MA5200 unless the speakers are defective and have a short or something like that.

Those look like nice speakers, is there something you don't like about them?
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No, I really like the Lintons . Just a touch of warmth with lots of detail. I think they and the MA5200 make a good pairing.

Thanks!
r1
 
roadie1 said:
No, I really like the Lintons . Just a touch of warmth with lots of detail. I think they and the MA5200 make a good pairing.

Thanks!
r1
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Looked up the Lintons and also the MA5200 and it does seem like a good match. The MA5200 looks like a great amp. Congrats!
 
All Mac amps with out autoformers are designed to perform at impedance down to and in most cases below 4 ohms. As long as you have adequate ventilation you will be fine. My 207's and 206's and former 7200 never had issues driving impedances that dip below 3 ohms briefly. MA 6200 for instance was designed to handle down to 2.5 ohms. All the auto former models have 2 ohm taps recently, so I can't believe a 5200 would be less capable to just below 4 ohms. Your amp has Sentry and Power Guard, it will let you know if there are issues.
 
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twiiii said:
All Mac amps with out autoformers are designed to perform at impedance down to and in most cases below 4 ohms. As long as you have adequate ventilation you will be fine. My 207's and 206's and former 7200 never had issues driving impedances that dip below 3 ohms briefly. MA 6300 for instance was designed to handle down to 2.5 ohms. All the auto former models have 2 ohm taps recently, so I can't believe a 5200 would be less capable to just below 4 ohms. Your amp has Sentry and Power Guard, it will let you know if there are issues.
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Good info and I can breath easier now. Plenty of ventilation as it is on top of a stand. Thank you all!
 
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