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McIntosh MC352 Vs MC500

Hi,

I am looking at getting a new power amp and have settled on a McIntosh the problem is which one? There are two models which really interest me the MC352 and the MC500. My question is what are the major differences between the two sound wise and is the MC500 worth the extra money? It will be used to power Mirage M1 speakers.

Thanks
sroka004538e
budrew
467 posts
 
There is some Mcintosh bashing going on right now on Audio Asylum because of an overzealous Mcintosh lawyer, but make your own judgement about the Mcintosh sound. I have Mcintosh tubed components and couldn't be happier (oops, I should never say that ; ). Great dealers too.
hassel
248 posts
 
Look in the archive here - as far as I remember ljgj compared the MC500 and the 352 and found the 352 to be the better-sounding amp, probably bcs it is the newer design
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kkltam
15 posts
 
I have the MC352 and just couldn't be happier with the tonality, speed, and bass extension of this amp. There is plenty of power unless you have huge power-hungary electrostatics being used in a huge room. Good luck and happy shopping!
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