Best Mcintosh solid-state amp 200-300 watts?

Zikhmark, Thanks for your post and opinion of the various Mac amps you have owned. I had the 7200,7270 and MC-300 on a short list last year when I finally bought the MC-202 amp. I'm glad to have made the jump to the MC-402. It's interesting to note that of these 5 amps, in your opinion, the MC-402 came out on top. If I had bought the MC-252, I most likely would have loved it, but would have always wondered how much better the MC-402 would sound.

Zikhmark,
I see you use the 501monoblocs now. What is the difference and to be gained by moving up from a MC402 to the 501s?

I too feel the 7200 is fantastic. After trying out the 202 a while back, I kept the 7200 although I would like to try it again now that I have different speakers. The 402 is the best amp I have ever heard but the 7200 KILLS it (along with most of the other Mc amps) in terms of value.

Nwavesailor-your very welcome;Hassel-with MC-501 evrything better-power,image,soundstage,more deep bass...it just step up from MC-402.