McIntosh MC252 amp

Ditto on all of the above, and I think the 252 is more popular than we think, for this very reason. It is after all a 501 in disguise, same design/guts and parts, just half current and 2ch....the sound gives that away. And Mc says so.

I posted a video review of the McIntosh MC252 on YouTube.

Just go to YouTube and search for "MC252 review".

I bought mine 1.5 years ago and I am still listening to it practically every day. It's the longest I've gone without a strong urge to upgrade.

Enjoy,

Alberto

I'm using the C2200 pre and MC402 amp and have never felt buyer's remorse. MicIntosh users stay MicIntosh users for a reason - the stuff costs so much you can't afford to upgrade!

This is interesting for me. In the next few days I will buy either a MC252 or a MC402. I plan on pairing it with a C220. My question is do I need the extra Umph a 402 allows. My speakers are unapologetically Bose 901s. I cannot hear a difference between the 2 amps. My listening room is not really large ( 15 x 20 ) What do you think? Is more power usually better ?

1+ years from my above post I still love this amp. I think you should get a 252 or move direct to 501s. I also love the shorter size of these amps. 250 RMS (this amp puts out 325 RMS or 30% than published in reality) should be ample for most speakers.

Enjoy reading the Tone Audio 2009 review,

http://www.tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_021.pdf