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McIntosh amp dilemna

Hello all. I am looking to move to a McIntosh amp to pair with my upgraded B&W N802’s. I’ve narrowed the list to an MC402, MC302 and MC7270(assume all are serviced and up to date). The wild card is a Coda #8 V1. Does anyone have experience with any of these pairings or have solid advice to give? I don’t want to get flamed but am currently running a restored Sansui CA 3000 preamp that will be moved to a secondary system in near future. Thanks community and have been following and learning for many years. 

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rwmiler
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rwmiler OP
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avanti- that is very interesting and something I hadn’t really even considered.  Preamp will be next component change and maybe sooner than later. 

jfrost- yes that is a compelling reason to own

robshaw
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I have never heard the McIntosh, I'm sure it's top shelf. They are certainly very nice looking. I currently own a Coda 8 v1, and it is used in a strictly Rock and Roll music venue, with efficient large ( Tekton special Encore speakers)  that really love CURRENT! I believe the Coda 8 has 75 amps of current available, which for my R&R is GRREAT!  Not sure what the stat is for the MAC?   If you buy chance,  are a Rock fan, you may want to consider that STAT?  Good luck. Robert TN

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rwmiler OP
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Thanks Rob, I am a rock fan along with blues,bluegrass and acoustic. that’s something I will look into. appreciate!

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