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Old 03-13-2004, 05:00 PM
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Amp recommendation (McIntosh or Audison)

I'm looking for an amp to power two Focal SV33 (13") enclosed subwoofers.

I would like to hear your opinion on the Audison vs the McIntosh amps. I would prefer McIntosh amps, but it looks like Audison would be a better fit. What do you think?

Audison:
LRx 1.400 (2ohms @ 650W, 1ohms @ 900W)
VRx 1.500 (2ohms @ 1080W, 1ohms @ 2000W)

McIntosh:
MCC602TM 1-2CH (2ohms@300W,4ohms@300W)
MC420MB 2-4CH (4ohms @ 50W)
MCC406M 3-6CH (2ohms@200W, 4ohms@100W)
MCC404M 2-4CH (4ohms@100W)
MCC204 2-4CH (2ohms@100W, 4ohms@50W)
MCC302 1-2CH (2ohms@250W, 4ohms@150W)

Can someone tell me why the wattage is so low on the McIntosh?

Thanks.
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McIntosh amps are rated extremely extremely conservative in order for their owners to be able to compete in the lower wattage brackets in competitions.
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McIntosh

I have a McIntosh 110 watts into 4 channels and love it. I took it out of my CLK 320 along with a Nakamichi CD 700 Head unit and Nakamichi CD Changer. This was the cleanest and loudest system I ever had until now. I have these pieces for sale if you are interested.
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Re: McIntosh

Originally posted by rgiorgio
I have a McIntosh 110 watts into 4 channels and love it. I took it out of my CLK 320 along with a Nakamichi CD 700 Head unit and Nakamichi CD Changer. This was the cleanest and loudest system I ever had until now. I have these pieces for sale if you are interested.
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Re: McIntosh

Originally posted by rgiorgio
I have a McIntosh 110 watts into 4 channels and love it. I took it out of my CLK 320 along with a Nakamichi CD 700 Head unit and Nakamichi CD Changer. This was the cleanest and loudest system I ever had until now. I have these pieces for sale if you are interested.
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Re: McIntosh

Originally posted by rgiorgio
I have a McIntosh 110 watts into 4 channels and love it. I took it out of my CLK 320 along with a Nakamichi CD 700 Head unit and Nakamichi CD Changer. This was the cleanest and loudest system I ever had until now. I have these pieces for sale if you are interested.
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Is that the MCC444?
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Yep! MCC444. I love it but have no use for it right now.
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Originally posted by rgiorgio
Yep! MCC444. I love it but have no use for it right now.
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sorry, for some reason I am not getting my pm's.

send to rgiorgio@aol.com
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