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

Showing 2 responses by tigerwoodkhorns

If you have a 275 isn't that 2 x 75 wpc? That is plenty of power for a pair of Cornwalls. Klipsch heritage speakers do not need very much power, especially if you are using tubes.
On the Klipsch Forum, the coveted tube amps are VRD's made by NOS Valves. They are 60 wpc. FWIW 75 shoudl do it.