If you are looking for the "warm" Mac sound, I think that you may have bought the wrong amp. I bought that same amp with return priviledges from Audio Classics some years back. I was already very familiar with the Mac sound from owning a Mac 2100. I was surprised by the somewhat thin, typical solid state sound. I returned the amp. I have since owned an MC 300, and an MC 2105, transformer coupled (the 7106 is direct coupled). I now believe, as some others do, that the autoformers are responsible in part for what some call the "Mac sound".
Warm sounding Pre/Pro B&K vs. Anthem w/Mac+Klipsch
I"m in the process of upgrading my home theater/stereo system from Yamaha rxv-995,m45,m60 amps with Klipschorns and KLF20s.Tried Ati 5 chennelampbut it was to bright and fatiguing.Just bought a Mcintosh MC-7106 6 channel amp for a warm smooth sound.I"m looking for a preamp/processor that will complement the warm Mac amp for under $1000 used.Does anyone have an opinion on B&K Reference 30/50,Anthem avm20,Adcom GTP860ll,Emotiva,or Outlow?