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hawkinsmc
06-30-2008, 01:09 AM
wondering if anyone can help. I have a mc 2205 running my B&W 804's but it doesn't seem to be putting out the power I was expecting. The red trip lights kick in at about 90 dbs and the meters read about 100-150watts, which seems pretty low for 200wts per channel. I have them hooked up to the 8 ohm outputs. I also have it plugged into the preamp (mx 130). INn addition the display lights seem to be dimming when it is cutting out.

My brother thinks it is because it is plugged into the preamp and not getting enough current, but before I pull it apart I want to hear what you guys think.

lguise
06-30-2008, 02:20 AM
welcome to AK!

you'll get more response to your question if you start a thread in the exclusively mac forum.

whoaru99
06-30-2008, 07:09 AM
This is being discussed in "Vintage Solid State".