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McIntosh MC275V monos versus MC501 monos?

I currently have a McIntosh C2300 and one MC275V. I would like opinions around major differences to be expected between running two MC275V in mono configurations versus selling my current MC275V and getting a pair of MC501 monos. I will be using these with a pair of Klipsch Cornwalls III, so I am not considering the 501's just for power. Up to now I have had a strong preference for tube amplifiers, but never tried a McIntosh solid state amp. No local dealers for McIntosh so I need to be certain which way I want to go. I wont get a chance to test these in advance. Thanks!
dserran

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lapierre
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Paired my Helicon 300 (monitors) with MC275s in mono and rolled all the KT88s and 12AX type tubes. Instead of 150 watts very close to 200 watts output.

Using jumpers from Analysis Plus (Big Silver with Barrier Spade on amp side) expect:

More bottom end with greater dynamics. Midrange and treble are much more alive as you hear much more of the music. Smoother and fuller sound with no strain during complex passages of music.

Hope this helps.

Pierre
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