McIntosh and Autoformers. . .?


What is an Autoformer, and what kind of difference will it make to the sound? I heard some B&W 803's the other day with the McIntosh 402, and it sounded absolutely unreal! I was so impressed, I am thinking of dumping my current SET gear, and going with McIntosh and B&W's.

A freidn tells me that I only want the new McIntosh stuff with the Autoformers. I don't know why. Will the 202 have similar sonic characteristics to the 402? What about the 6900?

Thanks!

B
hantrax

Showing 1 response by g_nakamoto

i've read that the autoformer will make the amp perform good at 2,4or 8 ohms.also a mcintosh will turn off when "dc' current is coming. i had a phase linear 400 that did not turn off  when "dc' current was there. it fried 3 of my speakers. if you want protection, you get what you pay for!