The MC275 is a stunning amp and actually kicks out about 90 WPC in stereo mode - Totally smoked my 300 WPC Bryston 4BST. I have no trouble driving my 89Db speakers to loud levels in a 15x20x8 room with no distortion. It is warm but not overly so, and rich with detail and dynamic impact. Very, very musical. It stopped my upgraditis cold.
McIntosh vs. Thor
Considering the Thor TPA-60, 60 watt monoblocks and am wondering about the McIntosh Mc275 or 2000 anniversary amp. The Mc275 is 75 watts per and can get it in a monoblock set up. The 2000 is an anniversary issue and 130 watts per. I know both have more power but am wondering more about the warmth of the sound. I have a C-J Premier 16 preamp and Legacy focus 20/20 speakers which are supposed to be 96 db sensitivity. Any thoughts along this line would be appreciated. Just very used to C-J's sound and the neutrality is taking a bit of getting used to.