Mcintosh MC500 or Accuphase P800


Hi all, I have a chance to buy either of these amps, the mcintosh some 400 euro cheaper...
Which would you advise and why?
My system consists of Accuphase DP 500 cd, Mcintosh c46 preamp and B&W matrix 800 speakers...
I don't listen very loud, and I love 3d soundstaging, imaging and emotionality in music , the feeling "I am there at the event" when I am listening.
Thx!!
blueskywalker

Showing 1 response by onemug

"I did hear the MC1000 but I do not know if the MC500 would be as good..."

The 500 would be almost as good as the 1000's. (I owned them both at the same time.)

Basically if you liked the 1000's, you'll like the 500 so, short of getting to listen to both amps and deciding then, you have a known vs a gamble. I'd go with the known.