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Considering a MAC

Hello,

It's time for corporate bonuses and I'm considering the possibility of getting a older McIntosh Power Amp and adding it to my system. I'd have to use the pre-outs of my Cambridge Audio A500 until I save for a Preamp or Preamp/Tuner; but I'm being lured by the light (blue as it may be ;-) )

In particular, I'm looking at the 502, 2505, or a MACSound Reciever to replace the A500. I know a dealer in my area who has fixed MAC for over 30 years who will restore it to factory specs fairly cheaply.

Thoughts ??

Marty
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bigjoe
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first off let me say that i own mcintosh gear & i always will own mac gear,i dont want you to think im just bashing mcintosh but the 2 amps your looking at are horrible & not as good as a $99 audiosource amp from best buy.

unless your looking for a good paper weight stay as far away from the mc2505 & the mc502 as you can.
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bigjoe
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hi marty,the suggestions that aball made are your best bet for good sounding vintage mac amps with the mc7100 being the cheapest priced.

the audiosource amps are really pretty good performers for being budget amps,you get alot of bang for the buck for $200,i have a little audiosource amp in my youngest sons system & it sounds pretty darn good too.

[http://www.audiosource.net/amponea.html]
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