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Mcintosh MC500 or Accuphase P800

Hi all, I have a chance to buy either of these amps, the mcintosh some 400 euro cheaper...
Which would you advise and why?
My system consists of Accuphase DP 500 cd, Mcintosh c46 preamp and B&W matrix 800 speakers...
I don't listen very loud, and I love 3d soundstaging, imaging and emotionality in music , the feeling "I am there at the event" when I am listening.
Thx!!
blueskywalker
marcustang2003
4 posts
 
Hi Joeinid
Mcintosh MC500 & pre-amp CD player also are solid state version.
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joeinid
658 posts
 
Thanks Marcustang2003,

I'm sorry, I confused the MC500 with their preamp. That's what happens you post late at night. Very nice system, enjoy!
blueskywalker OP
91 posts
 
I finally got a mc500 and absolutely love it! the best power amp I ever had. It does everything right, details, soundstaging, musicality. and it looks gorgeous and is reliable! thx mcintosh!
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gshepardbuster
620 posts
 
Hey Blueskywalker glad you like your Mc500, I had one for 12 years. Never had any issues, not even a bulb and I listened to it all the time. If you ever get a preamp itch the Mcintosh c100 is a real winner, it was paired with my Mc500, excellent match.
blueskywalker OP
91 posts
 
Hi Gshepardbuster!is the c100 tube or transistor?
pairing with my c46 is great but I have a feeling there is even more in the mc500! how about those cinema preamps from mcintosh? or are these not as good as the c46?
what did you replace your mc500 with???
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