Mcintosh mc252 review.

2,016 posts. 01-24-2008 at 07:32am. I have seen these for sale here on Audiogon for anywhere between $1200 and $1800. The later models have a wider front panel of 17.5" whereas the earlier versions were only 16". The later models are, of course, worth more. Another one to consider in the same price range is the MC162.This is one of them. The new McIntosh MA252 integrated amplifier combines a powerful solid state power amp with a vacuum tube pre-amp section — a very sought-after combination. We just love the retro nod to the MC275 Vacuum Tube Amp and modern upgrades. The MA252 is fully remote-controllable and includes tone controls, a headphone amplifier ...Prodám McIntosh / McIntosh MC 302 HifiOnline €3,490 13% Mar 1, 2024. McIntosh MC302 Power Amplifier CK Audio SGD 6,800 Jan 2, 2024. MC INTOSH > MC 302 Audio Graffiti €4,900 Nov 16, 2023. MC INTOSH > FINALE MCINTOSH MC302 Audio Graffiti €5,300 Sep 21, 2023.Nov 8, 2014. #6. MC 7150 was a great amp for Smaller Mac speakers, Bozak, Altec, JBL, and Big EV speakers, Georgian and Patrician, 800. It was to big for Klipsch, but worked great driving 4 La Scalas for small entertainment venues. It could perk AR, Boston, and B&W speakers, too.

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Compact yet powerful, the McIntosh MC252 continues a tradition of classic McIntosh amplifier design. Cool and quiet in operation while rewarding to listen to, MC252 is the McIntosh value amplifier. With 250 watts per channel at 0.005% maximum distortion across the entire audio spectrum, the MC252 delivers a tremendous amount of clean power.

McIntosh MC452 Stereo Power Amplifier Legendary performance from a legendary company! Review By Anthony Nicosia, Superior Audio Magazine is the leading authority in high-end audiophile music and audio equipment reviews. Member. Jan 20, 2011. #2. I use a McIntosh MC252 amp in my 2 channel setup. If you like a similar sounding amplifier for multi-channel music or movies, a Sunfire 5400 5 channel amplifier using the current outputs is a less expensive option besides the Parasound. E.Equipment Reviews, Speakers, Subs, Soundbars & Headphones Reviews, Stereo Preamplifier Reviews Published On: October 12, 2008 McIntosh Laboratories C-220 Stereo Preamplifier ReviewedLP REVIEW - The Sound of AudiophileMauro Giuliani (1781-1829) Serenata Tondo-AllegroPlayback Equipment:McIntosh C50 PreampMcIntosh MC252 AmplifierJM LAB FOC...

My current setup is the b&k ref. 70 pre-pro, the Mcintosh mc205 amp, b&w 804s fronts, htm3s center, and scms surround speakers. My source is a Samsung bd-up5000 and a sony ps3. The Mac amp is 200 X5 running all 5 of my speakers. ... From the reviews I read the sound on the MC252 is more similar to the popular MC501 …

After upgrading my amplification from a Prima Luna Prologue One to McIntosh pre and power amps (C220 and MC252 respectively) I felt that my Quad 22Ls, though excellent in their price range, were a bit outclassed and not entirely synergistic with the McIntosh components. Both the McIntosh and...

May 12, 2019. #18. Hi, I have an MC 7200 with a c37 pre. i love this amp! It has been perfect for me. I replaced the front glass for around $120 from McIntosh. There is a wide and a narrow version of this amp. The McIntosh Compendium describes this. Look at MC7200 in the power amplifiers section.A review the McIntosh C220 pre-amplifier and MC252 power amplifier by Alberto, Chief Toneologist at Delicious Decibels.www.DeliciousDecibels.comI am thinking about purchasing the MC152 amp. I have the new C52 preamp and I would like a matching McIntosh amplifier. I am not in the market for an MC252, 302, 402, or 452 amp due to lack of space (height.) Does anyone who owns the MC152 find that it has enough power? I own Opera Quinta loudspeakers. 4 ohm impedance and 89db sensitivity.Considering on reviews of others who have SMSL products, including another guy who had the exact same problem and experience I had with the exact same DAC, he posted his chat log on his Amazon review and it was identical to the experience I had. ... Downstairs we have a McIntosh C48 and MC252 connected to a pair of old fun JBL Ti5000. Without ...Quadro Nuevo End Of The Rainbow LP Playback Equipment:McIntosh C50 McIntosh MC252 JM Lab Focal Micro UtopiaThe MA252 is a component worthy of consideration as the core to an audio system that will allow the user to listen for hours without fatigue. And, based on McIntosh’s reputation for long-term reliability and service, possibly listen for decades. don shaulis. Specifications:

The McIntosh MC152 stereo amplifier delivers 150 Watts of power into two channels at 2, 4 or 8 Ohms. Both balanced and unbalanced inputs are included for connecting your preamplifier.Our smallest current model solid state stereo amplifier in terms of power output, the MC152 is perfect for modest sized systems where higher power output levels are not …The headphone testing was lame in that review: "McIntosh easily bested the headphone out on my Pioneer Elite and blew away the sound from my iPhone jack." Wow, big deal! smartin53 Well-Known Member. Mar 31, 2018 #11 My biggest issue is the looks of the unit. I think they should have gone with something similar to a C500 looks wise.Apr 19, 2019 · The solid-state MC462 power amplifier replaces the MC452 and is now the most powerful stereo amplifier McIntosh offers, with a specified continuous power output of 450Wpc into 2, 4, or 8 ohms, and peak output current of 75 amperes per channel. (McIntosh claims a 66% increase in dynamic headroom over the MC452, achieved by a big increase in ... Mc252 power amplifier legendary The shallow depth of the MC252 makes it a snap to install in popular standard size cabinets or shelving. With 250 watts per channel at 0.005% maximum distortion across ... To experience the legendary performance of McIntosh, please call on us at 1-800-538-6576 legendary 35006000 MC www.mcintoshlabs.com 252.The solid-state MC462 power amplifier replaces the MC452 and is now the most powerful stereo amplifier McIntosh offers, with a specified continuous power output of 450Wpc into 2, 4, or 8 ohms, and peak output current of 75 amperes per channel. (McIntosh claims a 66% increase in dynamic headroom over the MC452, achieved by a big increase in ...I have a MC252 and a MC352 - the MC352 is meant to be run balanced, and when used as such, is hands down a better amplifier over the MC252. That being said, the MC402 is supposedly a fantastic amplifier, but you can get 2 NOS MC352's from Audio Classics for the same price as 1 New MC402. 1 MC352 per speaker will out perform the MC402, without ...LP Vinyl ReviewThree Kingdom三國 見龍卸甲Playback Equipment:McIntosh C50 PreAmpMcIntosh MC252 AmpJM Lab Focal Micro Utopia SpeakerTEAC TN-570 Turntable

The McIntosh MA352 hybrid integrated amplifier is not a new product, I think it was released back in 2020. I remember seeing the images for it and I struggled with the visual design because it is so unusual, but the idea of a tube pre with big McIntosh power is very alluring, especially with the price tag of £8,995, which is a lot of money ...

Mcintosh MC252 Power Amplifier Still Like New 2590 2590 USD USD. Audiogon 2024-04-09. MCINTOSH MC252後级 review33 ...Inspired by the original 1968-71 MC3500 – the Amplifier that Inspired a Generation. Powered by eight EL509S high-power output vacuum tubes. Power Guard Screen Grid Sensor™, Sentry Monitor, Solid Cinch … Please check out our full video on this amplifier: The MC252 consists of two separate power amplifier channels, each capable of 250 watts into 2, 4 or 8 ohm speakers with less than 0.005% distortion. The two channels can be combined into a single channel with 500 watts into 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 ohm speakers with less than 0.005% distortion. The strengths of the MC352 are it's very powerful, seemingly beyond it's specified rating, and it's easy to listen to. The MC352 replaced my old MC7270, which was also a great amplifier but I wanted more power and a balanced design. I've always enjoyed my McIntosh equipment and have never lost money on a single McIntosh component.McIntosh MC611and MC1.25KW-how do they sound compared to 601's and 1.2KW. ... An example, I have a MC152 power amp and was going to go up to an older 250wpc power amp (MC252). He advised me against it, said mine sounded much better. He saved me a few grand after trade in. ... I will write up a review after they are on line and …HI-FI WORLD: McINTOSH MC152 STEREO AMPLIFIER IS SUBLIME WITH A BIG, SPACIOUS SOUND. Hi-Fi World reviewed our MC152 stereo amplifier, which impressed immediately "with its big, spacious sound" and "has the traditional McIntosh strength of exercising a firm grip over virtually any loudspeaker." On King Tubby's Dub Fever, the MC152 was capable of "generating earth-shaking levels of ...Guides. McIntosh MA252 Integrated Amp Review. Ken Zelin | Updated: January 4, 2024. Every now and then, we get a product that takes our breath away. This is one of them. …McIntosh today introduced the MC451 Dual Mono Power Amplifier for $14,000 USD. It features McIntosh's Hybrid Drive™ technology which combines vacuum tube with solid-state amplification. The new amp slots into the line-up just below McIntosh's MC901, priced at $19,000 USD.. For $5,000 less, the MC451 is more compact and strategically built so that it is easier to place within an audio ...

Read what Crutchfield customers have to say about the McIntosh MC152 Stereo power amplifier. 12 reasons to shop with us ... Customer Reviews. McIntosh MC152 Stereo power amplifier. MFR # MC152. 5.0 out of 5 stars ... would own some McIntosh gear. The MC152 is my second amplifier powering Tecton Double Impact speakers. I also own a MC252 for ...

McIntosh. Review by Karl W. on November 05, 2005 at 06:48:57. IP Address: 67.35.236.119. Add Your Review. for the MC402. This was the second Mcintosh amplifier that I have purchased. The other being the MC252. Compared to the other amps that I have owned, this amp has a very natural presentation. What I mean is that the timbres of instruments ...

5. Jan 24, 2022. #1. Replacing the MC312 for two Michi M8, brought a serious improvement regarding low frequency power, speed, control. (Both where used to power B&W 801D4 btw.) But I always had the impression, that the overall sound, especial midrange and high, was somehow flatter now, less three dimensional compared to the McIntosh.McIntosh rates this amplifier at 450wpc at 2/4/8-ohm loads with their specification page citing "0.005%" THD. My tests show this to be a tad conservative where this distortion level was closer to 500wpc at this value for all loads. Again, that's 500 watts per channel at a distortion value of less than 0.005%.The MC252 can have bi wire speaker wires connected using the 200 speaker connections. These will hold very large spades or banana jacks. If you had a MC402 and a MC252 behind a black curtain in a blind A/B I would not want to bet my life I could tell the difference.86. Nov 17, 2021. #1. We recently got a few folks together to do as close to a 'blind test' as we could of the Purifi Eval1, McIntosh MA252 and the Benchmark AHB2. We had 3 reviewers and a 4th person who switched the gear. Test Setup: Topping D90SE (balanced outputs) directly connected to each amplifier.View the McIntosh MC-252 manual for free or ask your question to other McIntosh MC-252 owners. Manua. ls. Manua. ls. McIntosh receivers · McIntosh MC-252 manual. 5.2 · 1. give review. PDF manual · 24 pages. English. manual McIntosh MC-252. MC252.Mar 15, 2005. #5. mc202. hello, i own one and it is a great sounding and durable amp. has 50 amps of current to drive difficult loads. it is deeper in size than the 300 or 352, but not as tall. it runs cool and has taps for 2,4,or8 ohms with balanced inputs or rca. fairly heavy. great looking as all mc items are. can be had for a fair price ...McIntosh MC252 Power Amplifier-show original title. Original Text. McIntosh MC252 Power Amplifier. fentanilo (52) Seller's other items Seller's other items; Contact seller; EUR 4,500.00. Approximately US $4,890.60. or Best Offer. Condition: Used Used2-Channel Solid State Amplifier. LEGACY PRODUCT. Manufactured 2000 - 2003. 200 Watts x 2 Channels, 400 Watts x 1 Channel.

McIntosh MC252 Power Amplifier Original Sales Brochure. Opens in a new window or tab. C $20.32. soundsterrific (1,038) 100%. or Best Offer. from United States. Custom Dust Covers For McIntosh MC252 Power Amplifier + EMBROIDERY ! Opens in a new window or tab. Brand New. C $36.69. customcovers4ucom (7,511) 100%.An equal comparison is the MC402 vs a 14B-SST or 7B-SST monos. Power-wise the big Brytons are 50% higher power rating at 2x600 into 8 ohms. And as everyone knows, Brystons are always under-spec'd based on their included measurement charts. But of course, more power does not mean better sound.TAS had a rave review of the MC402 and C46 a few months ago and they received a Golden Ear award in the latest issue. Also, Stereophile rated the MC501 as their Amplifier of the Year in the Dec. issue. ... Fom Mcintosh I have heard in my house..the mc252 the 402, and the 501s...the c2200 the mc275, the c41, the c46, the 205 cd player. I own the ...Instagram:https://instagram. fortnite sus map codemobile patrol kinston ncdayvon bennett autopsyfree picks oaklawn park The famous McIntosh illuminated glass panel uses long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Hybrid Drive Technology: The McIntosh MA252 integrated stereo amplifier employs Hybrid Drive Technology combining a vacuum tube preamplifier and a solid state power amplifier to produce the best sound performance possible. The preamplifier stage uses two ... burger king tullahoma tnhow to find record locator on american airlines Apr 26, 2024 · McIntosh MC252 Solid State Amplifier with 250WPC Sale price$5,490.00 SkyFi Audio - Apr 6, 2024. MCINTOSH MC-252 HIFI bazar.sk €4,190 6% Dec 10, 2023. McIntosh MC252 power amplifier George Meyer AV $3,900 Oct 2, 2023. owner manual McIntosh MC252 ( English ) power amplifier Yahoo Auctions Auction bid. ¥2,200 Jun 27, 2023. do jack in the box take ebt Price Paid: $1750 for MC240. The Mcintosh MC240/MX110 combo is the "Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers of vintage tube audio -- pure honey". This particular Mcintosh MC240 amplifier was purchased with its matching MX110 from the original owner's wife. She said the two units were purchased new together in the 1960s.Technology Factory :: Living with integrated TechnologyNew Member. Jan 10, 2015. #1. I am a relative newcomer to McIntosh. I have enjoyed my MC 252 for a couple of years but had it paired with a capable Rotel pre. I'm ready to jump into the world of Mc pre-amps and have an offer in for C 45. The C 45 seems to be a bit of a enigma. On the one hand, it gets good reviews for 2 channel.