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Although I do not necessarily need more tube watts (yeah right, why turn down more, LoL), I am very curious as to how the lower THD, dynamic range, headroom, and S/N will factor in the overall sound of the MC3500s. Specs alone indicate that the MC3500s should sound better and be more dynamic. That’s what I am really interested in. |
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Sweep tube vs Kt88
This I like to hear. Comparing a tv sweep tube to Kt88 one of the greatest audio tubes ever made in most cases would be unfair but the McIntosh Unity Coupled circuit is unique and special in that the output tubes are mainly used for current while the smaller tubes handle all voltage amplification and drive. But McIntosh had to add an extra feedback loop on Mc3500 MK2 to get the linearity they wanted. TV sweep tubes are usually cheap but the JJ el509s tube is about as expensive as most Kt88 variants. So unless you really need all this tube power I would probably stick with Mc2301 or mc1502 or mc275 and call it a day. As an audio purist I'll take the Kt88 over the sweep tube any day of week if power is not factor.
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It's still a McIntosh!
Don't get me wrong. This will be a great amp because it's still a McIntosh. Their history, knowledge and engineering of tube amps is unrivaled. Without actually hearing it and considering the cost, I just think it's better for people to hang onto their Mc2301 , Mc1502 or Mc275 unless they really need all that tube power. For people that have already ordered, congratulations. It should be a special amp.
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Best Charles p.s. Note my new plinth installed yesterday by dealer. Thor is off my floor. Bass remarkably improved. I should have done this years ago but the bass was soo good I didn't believe it could be improved. I should have listened to Ivan and others on the website who told me to get my Thor off the floor. Pics up on Wilson Forum. __________________________________________________ _______________________ Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest New gear on order: McIntosh MC3500 MK II mono power amp, one per channel; custom granite slabs to set my MC3500 MKII’s Most recent updates: Latest is the last one posted: AQ Diamond USB replaces AQ Coffee; Wilson Audio Specialties Alexx replaced by Wilson Audio Specialties XVX Chronosonic; new subwoofer crossover; new Galaxy Grey Thors Hammer; Wilson Pedestals; heating and cooling completely reworked and reinsulated resulting in a much quieter, cooler, and more efficient room (cost about 10,000.00). McIntosh MCT 500 SACD/CD transport. Wilson Audio Acoustic Diode for XVX Chronosonic. WEL Signature digital Coaxial cable for MVP 881/D1100 digital connection replacing the optical connection. New plinth for Thor subwoofer made of X material with the Wilson Acoustic Diodes. Thor is now off my floor. Amps: McIntosh 1.25KW’s (3) set on floor on custom made cultured marble slabs Preamp and DAC: McIntosh D1100 Sources: McIntosh MCT 500 SACD/CD Transport, MVP881 BR player, MVP851 DVD player, MR87 tuner, Marantz 510LV Laser Disc player, ASUS laptop USB (JRiver Media Center 23) Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties XVX Chronosonic Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1) horizontal lie and Wilson Watch Controller (abbr: WC); custom plinth of X material with Wilson Acoustic Diode feet Cables main system: Audioquest WEL Signature speaker cables and balanced IC (preamp to amps); WEL Signature AES/EBU balanced digital IC for CD playback; WEL Signature digital coaxial cable for MVP 881/D1100 digital connection; 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; McIntosh MCT cable for SACD playback; 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 from WC to amp; Wind balanced IC from preamp to WC; Hurricane HC (2) and Dragon HC (1) power cords Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines with no. 10 wire straight out of fuse box Isolation: Wilson Pedestals for D1100; MVP 881 BR player; MCT 500 transport; MVP 851 DVD player Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD) solid walnut cabinet on large casters; holds all sources and preamp; also, Niagara 7000; 11 feet minimum distance from speakers Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes AC: Dedicated to this room only, an ultra-high efficiency and quiet recently installed Ruud split system 3-ton heat pump. Last edited by Charles; 12-01-2021 at 10:58 PM. |
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