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Two Channel: McIntosh C2300 preamp, MC601 amps x2, MR88 tuner, MEN220; Esoteric K-03X; Aurender N100C 4TB; B&W 802D2 Diamonds, JL Audio F113V2 x 2 on Sound Anchor Sub Stands; VPI Classic Signature Piano Black, Ortofon Cadenza Black, VPI SDS, periphery ring, StillPoints center weight, Gingko Audio ClaraVu Dust Cover CT, KAB SpeedStrobe, Dr. Feickert Analogue Protractor; Sonos with W4S digital modification to W4S Remedy to Esoteric; W4S PS1 Linear Power unit for the 2x Remedy and Recovery w/ W4S PS1 Power Cord; Torus RM20; Wireworld Silver Series 7 Electra/Starlight/Eclipse cables and WW Platinum Power Cord for Amps and Platinum USB for Aurender; KLAUDIO RCM; Steve Blinn Designs extra wide three shelf rack; GIK Acoustics panels and bass traps, StillPoints Ultra Minis under all gear and Stillpoint Ultra SS under amps and speakers. Home Theater 7.2: McIntosh MX150, MC452, MC207; B&W 803D2 Diamonds, HTM2 center, CWM7.3 surrounds; JLAudio F112 x2 subs; Panasonic TC-P65ZT60 65" Studio Master Plasma; Oppo 205; Crown FM Two Tuner; Sonos with W4S Remedy; Apple TV; Furman Elite 20 amp PFi x2; WW and AQ Cables/Cords; Salamander Synergy Four Bay Cabinet Office 2ch with McIntosh vintage refurbished gear: McIntosh MC275V6 x2 tube amps; Klipsch Cornwall I vintage speakers (1982); AQ Dragonfly Red DAC/Jitterbug/cables; PS Audio Dectet Power Center; Mcintosh C28, MC2105, MR78 (with mod), MQ101, each with original walnut cabinet and panloc (1976), MCD7008 (1996), ML1C speakers (1976); Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4002 turntable (1976) with new SoundSmith SMMC20CL cartridge (2015); Salamander double rack |
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I have an MC402 powering 802D's. The amp is seemingly effortless. Soundstage, dynamics, and detail. The Mac and 802's are very well mated together.
I also came from Rotel amps, including class D (The 1077 model, I believe). The Rotel made the 802's sound quite nice. But the Mac's (I went from MC205 to MC252 to MC402) really allow the 802's to strut their stuff. Hope this helps. |
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This helps a ton! Nice to see someone going from Rotel to Mac and hearing the differences.
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I power my Signature 800's which suck much more power than the 802's with the MC402, which doesn't even break a sweat. I have had it playing LOUD without strain.
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I use Mc 601s to power my 802 Diamonds. Never looked back even though the 1.2 would have been nice I don't feel I would have ever used it.
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Hi,
I used to have MC402+C220 to drive 802Di, no complaint about it, then I upgraded to mc601 mono + C2300 -> very nice sound, I had no regret about this upgrade, my latest upgrade to MBL 9008A & MBL Pre let me know there is another paradise, these MBL combo is superior to mc601/c2300 IMHO, this MBL combo would make you rethink about how good is 802Di & how capable is 802Di can do, Cheers |
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Mcintosh is sure not a IMHO "super gear"....whit all what is present in the market I will search in another brand!!!. from the 402 the the 601 is always the same "soup" or????? Passlab, Simaudio Moon, Gryphon,.....try with others ampli! |
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I think there will always be something better but where would you direct me for a 10k budget on amps?
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it seems there have been a few who upgraded from 402's, 452's or even the 501's into the 601 and have heard improvements. I find it hard to believe the 601 is necessary for the efficient, B&W 802's...Seems like getting a turbo diesel to tow a popup camper, but what do I know. Then again, what is "necessary" in this expensive hobby of ours?
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