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Old 11-25-2020, 09:59 PM
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MC 1.2KW tons of headroom.
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Old 11-25-2020, 11:52 PM
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The 601 for me.
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Old 11-26-2020, 02:13 AM
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Smile MC602 and B&W?
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MC 1.2KW tons of headroom.
Michael..... I see that you own an MC602 and some B&W speakers that I assume you're using together? As we are B&W folks, too, I'd appreciate your thoughts on the MC602 and, naturally, how it sounds with your B&W speakers.

Thanks for your time...
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Old 11-26-2020, 02:29 AM
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MC-3500 if I had the chance (and money), but since I have neither... the one in my signature block wins for my needs and budget hands down..
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Old 11-26-2020, 09:39 AM
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501 for me for about 10 or more years. Drive my Thiels (a tough load) to rock n roll heaven.
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Old 11-26-2020, 11:50 AM
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To me the most liquid midrange I ever heard from a Mac amp was the original MC225. I of course haven’t listened to all of the Mac amps and I’m sure the newer mega amps will give greater impact.

If your primary listening is jazz and/or voice recordings the MC225 will not disappoint.
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Old 11-26-2020, 12:39 PM
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1.25KW hands down. Does a fabulous job driving my XVX. Silky smooth highs, ultra sweet mid, visceral bass.

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Old 11-27-2020, 08:43 AM
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Im running my B&W 802d3's with MC462 now, but my 611s are being delivered tomorrow super excited to see / hear them finally
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Old 11-27-2020, 10:10 AM
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MC462 for me since it is what I have. No complaints.
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Old 11-27-2020, 01:45 PM
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Im running my B&W 802d3's with MC462 now, but my 611s are being delivered tomorrow super excited to see / hear them finally
Absolute congrats!! As good a stereo amps have become, the mono block is still superior. Enjoy them to the fullest and let us know how they sound.

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