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In my conversation regarding the new ML1 the subject of the new MC3500 came up. I told my friend I thought it was as good as any amp currently being made at any price and that I wouldn't swap mine for any amp that I know of. No, it won't play as loud as my 1.25KW's, but it is a better amp. I have tried two times to go back to my 1.25's. I really want to like my 1.25's. I try to like them really hard but I can't get the 3500's out of my system. I go for a few days and find myself reconnecting my 3500's. When I bought them I simply wanted a pair of Mac tube amps as beautiful trophies to look at and play for friends. I'm a solid state aficionado. I have never liked tubes. I never planned on the scenario I find myself in. I don't know if I'll ever use my 1.25's providing my 3500's stay healthy, and I have plenty of replacement tubes.
Well, apparently the verdict has come in inside Mac circles according to my Mac friend: the new Mac MC3500 is not only the best amp Mac is currently making, Mac considers it to be their best amp ever. This is coming from distributors, dealers, owners, and McIntosh itself. When I first heard it my jaw dropped and I have consistently been amazed ever since. So, I'm not alone in my assessment of the MC3500. Best Charles
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__________________________________________ Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest Amps: McIntosh MC3500MKII (2); McIntosh MC1.25KW (2); MC2.1KW An (1) Preamp: C-12000 An Sources: MCD12000 An; MVP881; MVP851; MR87; Marantz 510LV; ASUS laptop Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties Chronosonic XVX Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1); Wilson ActivXO Stereo Electronic Crossover Cables main system: Audioquest WEL Signature speaker cables; balanced IC (preamp to main amps); WEL Signature digital coaxial cable for MVP 881/MCD12000; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for MVP 851 DVD player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Audioquest Diamond USB cable; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords for total of 8); Thunder HC power cord for MR87 tuner Cables subwoofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable (1); Wolf balanced subwoofer IC; Wind balanced IC from preamp to ActivXO; Hurricane HC (3); Hurricane Source (1); Dragon HC (1) power cords Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines. Isolation: Wilson Pedestals; Bassocontinuo McIntosh Ultra Feet; X-material plinth Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD) Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes Last edited by Charles; 06-27-2023 at 10:21 AM. |
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I love mine as well.
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