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is McIntosh known for good dynamics?

I'm mainly a classical listener. I love good dynamics and dynamic resolution. For instance, in classical music there is a lot of musical expression that comes through subtle dynamic changes from one phrase to the next. There are also sudden louds, which the equipment should present as having startle impact. There are also sudden quiets, which should have a "compelling" sense to them.

I'm wondering if the McIntosh signature sound is known for good dynamics and microdynamics.

 

magon

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avanti1960
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@magon 

I don't believe Mac amps are most well known for their dynamic sound.  However it depends on the component type and era.  

The newer power amplifiers are nicely dynamic if driven with a clean high gain preamp, preferably a class A triode tube pre.  

The reason is that they made an effort to increase the capacitance of the dynamic storage caps.  
My MC312 lists that as an upgrade in their product literature for example.  It is superbly fast as well as transient and macro dynamic.  

 

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