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Mac 252, 353, 402?

HI -- I've been mulling over these amps and was just wondering if someone out there has had experience with all three. They will be driving a set of Harbeth Monitor 30s (not the most efficient things in the world).

I was initially driven toward a MA-2275 (that's what started the whole mac madness) but, alas, with little children around, my house is not the most tube-friendly environment.

Ideas, thoughts?

Highdudgeon (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

03-10-05

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03-11-05 What about their ss int amps the 6500 or the 6900. have you ... Superhonestben

03-11-05 I own the 352 and have considered and auditioned the 402. th ... Theo

03-12-05: Highdudgeon
Well, here's what I can't help but wondering -- driving a set of monitor speakers (85db, recommended amp 50-150 watts, max 100 watts continuous)...isn't the 402 or even the 352 a LOT of overkill? More money for unneeded watts? Especially when we're talking about moderate listening levels?
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03-12-05 85db speakers can suck dry alot of amps quickly, i use my ma ... Superhonestben

03-12-05 Agree. get a 352 or 402 and dont look back. Darrylhifi

03-12-05: Highdudgeon
Can you guys recommend some non-mac pre-amps (line stage) that could be good matches (balanced, etc.)

Listened -- and viewed, with an emphasis on viewed -- a 402 today for the third time. Really, this is the sort of thing you buy and then take to the grave. Incredible.
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03-15-05 I usually see good prices on classe pre's on the gon, and th ... Darrylhifi

03-15-05 I have a classe cp50 with my mcintosh amp and man is it exce ... Aball

03-24-05 Help, i have a new c2200 and will be drivind proac sc-1's or ... Efner

03-24-05 Efner, i have a new c2200 also and got a 275. planning to ad ... Bld63

03-24-05 There is talk in aa about how monoblocked 275s are much bett ... Aball

03-24-05 Sounds like the 275 is the way to go.i'd have a good upgrade ... Efner

04-30-05 I'm now drivind g my new 1sc's with the new 275 and my c2200 ... Efner

05-29-05: Highdudgeon
Efner,

Did you consider the MA-2275?
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