How many power amps is too many?

[damacman]

MC225, (2) MC2300, (4) MC2500, (2) MC2600, Bryston 3B-ST, Crown MT2400, Crown K2, NAD 218THX, SAE 2600, Sansui BA-3000, etc.

Seems like the right amount to me. Or is there room for one more? Hmmm . . .

 

[w3jn]

You need a glass front amp to round that collection out. A 2205 is ALWAYS the answer to any audio question.... almost.

 

[charles 1973]

The nice thing about stereo Amps and Receivers is most don't take up a lot of space. Storing or displaying a bunch of traditional (wide) floor standing speakers is another story.

 

[damacman]

You need a glass front amp to round that collection out. A 2205 is ALWAYS the answer to any audio question.... almost.

You raise a great point. I sold my MC7300, MC500, and MC2105 all in the last 7 years.

 

[jhtstone]

How many power amps is too many?​

I don't understand the question?

 

[damacman]

Wring thread.

Shit, I forgot my Bryston . . . edited Mr. Wring thread . . .

How many power amps is too many?​

I don't understand the question?

right?

 

[skippy_ps]

MC2105, MC 2205, NAD C 275BEE and two MC30s that aren't connected right now.

Murray

 

[seacliffe301]

MC225, (2) MC2300, (4) MC2500, (2) MC2600, Bryston 3B-ST, Crown MT2400, Crown K2, NAD 218THX, SAE 2600, Sansui BA-3000, etc.

Seems like the right amount to me. Or is there room for one more? Hmmm . . .

My only question is what are you using for speakers?

 

[damacman]

My only question is what are you using for speakers?

5 zones ... from XRT22s to Bose 901s ...

 

[dinov]

MC500, MC30s (2) , MC240, MC152, MC7106, and Quad 405-2.

 

[seacliffe301]

5 zones ... from XRT22s to Bose 901s ...

Didn't you have a pair of Barcelona's? If yes, what amp were they paired with?

 

[jayvis]

The MC amps that you have are more than enough. In fact, think what you could buy if you sold half of them. You might actually be able to put together a competent audio system.

 

[damacman]

Didn't you have a pair of Barcelona's? If yes, what amp were they paired with?

c37/mr7083/mc225 ... master bedroom

 

[damacman]

The MC amps that you have are more than enough. In fact, think what you could buy if you sold half of them. You might actually be able to put together a competent audio system.

Right? I would like a big pair of MBLs tho ...

 

[jayvis]

Right? I would like a big pair of MBLs tho ...

If you're talking about their speakers, you'd definitely be in rarefied air if you had them. Their amps are just as impressive.

 

[damacman]

Speakers, yes - have heard them a few times. The amps, meh ... that's McIntosh's forte'.

 

[KiM3Ce]

So is your SAE 2600 from December up and singing? They made some great gear.

 

[nailer]

All depends on your speakers. More than one unless you're bi-amping, then more than two.

 

[onemug]

Or is there room for one more?

I think everyone should at least try an SET amp once in their lifetime... 300b in particular. Match it up with the right speaker and be prepared.

5 zones

Me too. 275-vi/Maggie 3.6 in one zone last night... 300b SET/JBL L82 in another zone this morning.

from the Enabler.

 

[psychoaudio]

“How many power amps is too many?”​

When you’re unable to keep it in rotation.