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I am new to forum and I see many comments for and against McIntosh gear.  I have 2 systems with MC2105 and MC2205 SS amps running Monitor Audio GS60 and PL200 speakers respectively. They sure sound sweet to me and I have no desire to change.  But never say never, so is there anyone out there who had this vintage Mac SS product, thought it was great but then actually did side by side comparison with other SS amps, Bryston, etc and concluded they were wrong and the non Mac is just so much better.  I have not done the side by side.  Thanks much. 
tenorsaxjr
unsound
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^ OK, then educate me.
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greginnh
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Oranfoster - congrats on the wise purchase of the Accuphase E-470.  You will absolutely love it!  I have had mine for about 6 months now and I can safely say that it will probably be my last integrated!
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kalali
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unsound, just do a Google search on "McIntosh Autoformers". Plenty of great information out there.
unsound
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^I have, and have found nothing so far that changes my mind. Perhaps many, many years ago when the then fairly new to market transistors of the time were not nearly as reliable as they are today,   and especially for a company like McIntosh with their previous experience it might have made sense. It's interesting that McIntosh doesn't use them on all their ss amps today.
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stringreen
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Tenorsaxjr.......why look for zebras in your kitchen.   If you like your system just enjoy it.  The fastest way to empty a bank account is to look for ever-better.  ...and you'll never find it.
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