McIntosh vs Classe Multichannel System

The differences between the MC207 and the MC206 are much more significant that just the additional 100W. The MC207 really tests out much closer to 300W and has a much different design. (I just bought a MC207 and did a ton of research and before upgrading from my wonderful MC7205.)

Yes, from what my dealer tells me, the MC207 is totally different from the previous 5-channel Mc amps.

I ended up getting the MX-119 to go along with my MC207 and they are powering my VA Acoustics Mahler speakers. What a great combo! I am in audio heaven!

I personally went with the MVP851 over the 861 because the 851 upsamples on the CD end whereas the 861 does not. Unless you listen to a lot of SACDs, I would go with the 851.

Im in the same perdiciment you find yourself in. Ive heard the Classe CA5200 and the Classe SSP600 along with the BMW 802 diamond speakers the sound is superb together.Before the advent of Home Theather systems i was a Mac user and never regretted a moment i used them, but thinking i would try soemthing elese for my new Home Theather system i went with Lexicon Mc1 and the 200w Sunfire amp.Although the music was very clean and nice it didnt afford me the sound of my old Mac system.To be honest with you i havent heard the MC207 amp nor the MX135 A/V but knowing Mac and what ive beehn reading its a great match. The reason im leaning towrads Mac is that i dont want to make the same mistake again and wish i had stayed with Mac. The Classe CA5200 & the SSP600 are a very tempting alturnitiven I now have BMW's 802 nautilus which i love the surrounds are also BMW's. I also have a great collection of LP's which the Mac MX135 has a seperate stereo connection for my turn table.