MHA150 with XR50 Speakers?

[M1911]

Hi folks....long time reader, first post here....

I just ordered a McIntosh MHA150 Headphone Amp along with their MHP1000 Headphones.
The Amp is 50 watts per channel and can run speakers as well.
I'll simply use an i-Phone or i-Pad to feed music straight in; primarily due to laziness as well as having tens of thousands of songs ripped at slowest rate from new CD's into i-Tunes library.

The XR50 Speakers seem very appealing to me based upon quality, size, and sound....
However, their rating is 75 ~ 300 watts per channel....
Is there really any reason NOT to buy the XR50....(based upon wpc)?

I'm actually excited about keeping overall sizes to a minimum these days.

I'm also considering an MTI100 all-in-one Turntable with a second pair of XR50 speakers as a standalone system in another part of my house, but it also puts out 50 watts.

All thoughts and opinions welcome.....

Thanks!
Mark

 

[c_dk]

The patented McIntosh power guard circuit lets the smaller Mac amps punch way over their weight class, you would be surprised what the 20 watt amps in the old C33 and c34 could drive.

I doubt if you will get ear bleed volume but when you give it a test run the PG circuit will protect your tweeters. If you do find you are lighting up the red PG lights too often you are telling yourself it is time to go big!

 

[jayvis]

I suggest that you consider the Focal Electra 1008Be. Recommended amplifier power is 25-150W, 89dB sensitivity, and frequency response is 46Hz-40kHz. Easier to drive than the XR50 and they sound fantastic with McIntosh electronics.

 

[M1911]

Thanks guys,
I’ve had my eyes on the XR50’s for a long time now.
I’m going to buy a pair either way, and can use them elsewhere if necessary.

 

[M1911]

I still believe Music should put a smile on your face.....or at least make you feel something.
This thing surly does!