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Old 04-14-2009, 10:54 PM
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How long does Mcintosh keep an amp. in production usually before it comes through with an update ? The MC402, 252 and501's are close to 5 years old. Anyone venture to guess what these 3 amps. might be upgraded to ? The MA7000 is supposed to have a upgraded version of the MC252 amp. inside it.
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What's upgraded in the MA7000?
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What's upgraded in the MA7000?
Supposedly a "better circuit layout for improved sound quality along with ThermalTrak technology for lower distortion and more efficient operation"
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Good question David...

I wonder what the longest running current model is????
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I like the look of the big beefy handles better than the plain metal strips on the sides of the MC252, 402 and 501's. I guess instead of handles you have 3 d glass.
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I like the look of the big beefy handles better than the plain metal strips on the sides of the MC252, 402 and 501's. I guess instead of handles you have 3 d glass.
Do the handles make the amps sound better? Talk about jewelry...
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Some of the older amps ran for 9 years in production, newer models seem to be running 3 to 5 years. If it's a good seller they keep it around longer.
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Do the handles make the amps sound better? Talk about jewelry...
Your right it is jewelry Remember what Billy Crystal used to say... you look simply marvelous.... ie pride of ownership
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Big handles seem to shout big balls.
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