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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); MC1.25KW (2); MC2.1KW An (1) Preamp: C-12000 An Sources: MCD12000 An; MVP881; MVP851; MR87; Marantz 510LV; ASUS laptop Speakers: Wilson Chronosonic XVX Sub-woofer: Wilson Thor’s Hammer; Wilson ActivXO Stereo Electronic Crossover Cables main system: AQ: WEL Signature speaker cables; 24’ balanced IC; balanced 1-meter Dragon IC ; WEL Signature digital coaxial cable; digital coaxial cable; Diamond optical (2); Diamond USB; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords); Thunder HC power cord Cables subwoofer system: AQ: Redwood speaker cable; Wolf balanced subwoofer IC; Wind balanced IC from preamp to ActivXO; Hurricane HC (3); Hurricane Source (1); Dragon HC (1) power cords Power conditioners: AQ Niagara 7000 (1); 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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