I just got some new 1.6 Maggies and I'm looking to replace my older Mac amp ( MC 2200 )with a "high current" unit with lots of headroom. I've listened to the MC 352, but am told a digital amp like the Bel Canto will work better.
No experience with the Bel Canto but I love my MC352. I have had it for about 2 yrs and it does a fine job. I have some Infinity Kappa 7's 1st gen. And they are all over the road for impedance and the Mc just drives them effortlessly. Check the used on both I think you'll find that the Mc will hold it's value down the road. And the bonus in all this is the big blue meters.
If you like your 2200, you will LOVE the 352. It is more of the same but much cleaner and more authority (I know the 2205 pretty well). The MC352 is one of the best amps I have ever heard. One day I will have one. You will finally get some beautiful Mc blue meters too!
The Bel Canto (original 200 I think it was) was too lean and cool for me but it was auditioned out of context. Take care - Arthur
The MC352 blows the earlier McIntosh amps away for dynamics, bass and midrange. I've had several 2105s, a 2205...and even a "honking" MC2600 but, in my opinion the MC352 is a better amp.
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