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Old 09-11-2021, 03:34 PM
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Not an owner yet but getting close - I was wondering if anyone is using a McIntosh amp with the SabrinaX - I was planning on using my MC452 but when I demo'd the speakers the dealer was using a 160 watt amp and it made me think

My room will be 5,000 cubic feet (23 x 25 with 9' ceilings) open kitchen / dining/ living room - Use would be split between music listening, Grand Kid xBox and Family Television viewing - I wouldn't be doing ear shattering volume - If I pair it with the Watch Center and some surround ceiling speakers maybe the MC205 would be enough .... anyone using a similar set up?

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Old 09-12-2021, 10:26 AM
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Not an owner yet but getting close - I was wondering if anyone is using a McIntosh amp with the SabrinaX - I was planning on using my MC452 but when I demo'd the speakers the dealer was using a 160 watt amp and it made me think

My room will be 5,000 cubic feet (23 x 25 with 9' ceilings) open kitchen / dining/ living room - Use would be split between music listening, Grand Kid xBox and Family Television viewing - I wouldn't be doing ear shattering volume - If I pair it with the Watch Center and some surround ceiling speakers maybe the MC205 would be enough .... anyone using a similar set up?

The sensitivity of Sabrina X is 87 dB. IMO the 452 would be the optimum Mac amp to drive the speaker off the 4 ohm tap.

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Old 09-12-2021, 10:29 AM
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I test drove original Sabrinas with an MC275 and an MC352. The tubes were significantly better than SS
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Find a pair of the most recent MC75s. Worth trouble/wait to find a pair.
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I drive my original Sabrinas with a MC312 amp!
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The MA12000 would be a great choice as well.
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Old 09-28-2021, 03:05 PM
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Thanks but the system will be doing split duty ... half listening to music .... half watching movies and playing Roblox with the grand kids - It's got to Multitask - LOL

Enjoyed my tube rolling phase but been there and done that and stereo amps leave me 3 channels short - The SabrinaX speakers sound great and I'll be driving to the showroom in a few weeks withe my MC205 in tow and will audition them .... if that doesn't work I'll use my MC452 - It's a win win situation

Either way looks like they'll need sub support .... so I'm checking out the Rel S/812

Thanks for everyone's help and I'll post when things are finalized
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Old 09-29-2021, 02:37 PM
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Yes--Sabrinas definitely need sub support. Ethereal midrange and high end, but they will not reach much lower than stand-mounts. Looking forward to your report!
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all2Ears, I certainly believe that a subwoofer can improve your sound. However, I believe a Mac 1502 the minimum tube amp for the SabrinaX. I do not believe a Mac 275 adequate to get the best out of the speaker. It's sensitivity is rated at 87 dB. If played loudly I think the SabrinaX would easily clip a Mac 275. I think you need a clean 150 watts of tube or 300 watts of SS to adequately drive this speaker. Before I bought a sub I would adequately power the speaker. But I know you don't need me to tell you this. Good luck on your purchase.

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all2Ears, I certainly believe that a subwoofer can improve your sound. However, I believe a Mac 1502 the minimum tube amp for the SabrinaX. I do not believe a Mac 275 adequate to get the best out of the speaker. It's sensitivity is rated at 87 dB. If played loudly I think the SabrinaX would easily clip a Mac 275. I think you need a clean 150 watts of tube or 300 watts of SS to adequately drive this speaker. Before I bought a sub I would adequately power the speaker. But I know you don't need me to tell you this. Good luck on your purchase.

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