I can't speak from experience of direct comparison. But if we eliminate the 252 from your list of the newer models. The 352 and 402 have a "double balanced push-pull" output on the 352 that Mcintosh renamed "quad differntial" of the 402. This is said to reduce the noise floor. I own both a 352 and 7205. There I have really noticed the difference between the autoformer output and the non-autoformer. And how much of the differnce is due the "double balanced push pull" circuit. I would speculate that the differences between the 2205/2200 and the current models would definite improvement due what ever technology McIntosh Labs have developed since those were new models. I am sure that I will be upgrading someday as well.
McIntosh SS Amps - Old vs New - Sonics
I have two older Mac amps: MC2205 & MC2200 - both 200wpc. Both run very well.
How might they compare sonically with the new Mac amps, like the MC252, 352, 402?
I have a C46 preamp on order, and wonder if upgrading my amplifier to the new series will give me a noticable improvement in sound. My source is primarily an MCD205 CD player.
Thanks, Pete
How might they compare sonically with the new Mac amps, like the MC252, 352, 402?
I have a C46 preamp on order, and wonder if upgrading my amplifier to the new series will give me a noticable improvement in sound. My source is primarily an MCD205 CD player.
Thanks, Pete