McIntosh MPC1500 or AudioQuest Niagara 5000

[rony]

For my McIntosh kit ...
McIntosh MPC1500 or AudioQuest Niagara 5000 ?
thanks.

[j3brow]

No question, it’s Niagara all the way.

[Higgens]

The McIntosh would be a good visual match with your other components, however the Niagara will perform at a higher level.

[cleeds]

I think it's difficult to answer your question, in part because power quality can vary so much from one location to another, so what works best in your system may not work the same in another.

I'm not familiar with the AQ, but I think the Mac may offer some switching options - such as selecting which outlets are switched and when they are energized - that the AQ may not. I don't know if that's important to you.

[rony]

Thanks very much indeed

[Fbgbill]

FWIW I am going with the MPC1500 but it can take up to 10 weeks for delivery. I am 5 weeks in so far...!

[FreddieFerric]

Originally Posted by Fbgbill

FWIW I am going with the MPC1500 but it can take up to 10 weeks for delivery. I am 5 weeks in so far...!

I commiserate. I'm 5 weeks in on my MC1502 and I'm told it won't be until March.

[dkorbal]

Deliveries keep getting pushed longer and longer. I waited 12 for my men220.

[FreddieFerric]

Originally Posted by dkorbal

Deliveries keep getting pushed longer and longer. I waited 12 for my men220.

How's it working out in your system Doug?

[dkorbal]

Originally Posted by FreddieFerric

How's it working out in your system Doug?

So far, I did a quick calibration with only one focus position and I’m definitely noticing a difference for the better. Sound stage is more defined, bass is slightly more prominent without the loss of top end that some have mentioned. Some other posts mentioned taking more focus points and running in global mode will produce a warmer sound. I’ve yet to try that.