Worth upgrading from MC611 to MC901?


I have the 600 W mcintosh mono blocks (mc611) and I'm considering upgrading to the MC901 dual mono amplifier (600 w ss, 300 watt tube) as a way to Biamp b&w 802D3.

Is this worthwhile or is there a better alternative?

 

 

emergingsoul

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I have not owned the 611's, but the 901's don't run as hot as you would think. The SS portion of my 901's never even run warm to touch. The tube section will radiate heat you can feel with your hand a foot away, but are far from anything I consider excessive. For their size and power they are very easy to live with. 

@emergingsoul Don't know the running use specs. Maybe call Mac or check with a dealer. 

That pic is from a previous system I posted for an IRS Beta thread. The Mac amps on the side are 2301's on Sound Anchor stands. I have the Sound Anchor stands for the 901's as well. Will post a pic.