New McIntosh Gear

Polkitup2
Polkitup2 Posts: 1,622
edited January 2014 in 2 Channel Audio
Switched gears completely from my Parasound JC2 and Bel Canto Ref500ms to McIntosh C2300 and MC302. So far I'm very happy with the change. The JC2 and Bel Cantos were incredible, clear, gobs of detail but I felt they were a little thin sounding with the Logans. The Mac combo provides a fuller more natural sound than the previous gear and I don't feel I am losing anything. A big plus is that I can listen to it for hours on end with no listener fatigue. The functionality of the C2300 for my needs is also superior to the JC2. I love the triggers for the amp and even my Wyred DAC-2 is now triggered. HT bypass is great, whenever I turn on my receiver all the Mac gears fires up in passthrough mode. I also like the ability to adjust all input levels. The negative is that my back still freakin hurts from lugging the MC302 into the house. I also want to thank Audio Classics who gave me a great deal on the MC302.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited December 2013
    Congrats on some fine gear.
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  • brianle
    brianle Posts: 572
    edited December 2013
    Congrats! I have the mc275 and still dreaming about pairing it with the c2300 preamp! :)
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,638
    edited December 2013
    Congrats on a beautiful set up ya got there. Sure it does sound very nice. What a present HOHO. Worth the back pain :smile:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,237
    edited December 2013
    Beautiful...
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited December 2013
    Wow, that looks awesome.

    Whoops, just had to sleeve a little drool off my chin.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,544
    edited December 2013
    Ho Ho Ho, Merry McIntosh!

    BTW, nice MIT's
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited December 2013
    Always loved the "Classic" look of Mac gear, color me green with envy. Enjoy!!!
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2013
    Very nice! Enjoy.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited December 2013
    Stunning! Glad you're enjoying it.
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited December 2013
    Look pretty schweeeet!

    When can we come over?
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited December 2013
    Beautiful pieces...congrats & enjoy.
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  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 9,811
    edited December 2013
    What else is there left to say............:cheesygrin:
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    Because I am The Pumpkinking


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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,440
    edited December 2013
    one word.....sexy.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2013
    Good job. As George Jefferson would say, "Moving on up."
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    edited December 2013
    Congratulations! I've always liked the looks of McIntosh products. Enjoy.
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  • Summerwind2
    Summerwind2 Posts: 98
    edited December 2013
    3 words; congratulations, sexy, jealous. In that order.
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited December 2013
    Enjoy your new McIntosh toys - you will soon be hip-no-tized by the blue meters.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited December 2013
    Sexy gear!
    Jake
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited December 2013
    Mc's are on my audio bucket list, I thought those bel canto's are some of the best ice amps on the market.
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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited December 2013
    ok, I officially hate your guts too now.


    okay, Im over it, congrats, but still jealous.
    humpty dumpty was pushed
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited January 2014
    Have you rolled the tubes yet? I keep reading people are loving the gold lion in that preamp.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited January 2014
    A very nice pairing the 2300 with the 302!! Congrats on the great gear!
    Carl

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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited January 2014
    So very nice, I hope your back recuperates!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    edited January 2014
    That's boner material man, congrats.
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  • jacks2start
    jacks2start Posts: 98
    edited January 2014
    very nice setup,, cant go wrong with blue lighting,, same nice look that you get from the Marantz pieces.. congrats on the pruchase
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  • fjross
    fjross Posts: 183
    edited January 2014
    Very nice. I picked up the 352 with the C-45 preamp at Audio Classics a couple years ago. I was lucky enough to meet and deal withFrank Grow, who has now left us. I had an opportunity to upgrade the 352 to a pair a 501 mono blocks. My next step or dream is the MC 2200 or the MC 2300 to switch out the solid state C-45 to a tube preamp. ENJOY!
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,622
    edited January 2014
    erniejade wrote: »
    Have you rolled the tubes yet? I keep reading people are loving the gold lion in that preamp.

    Yep, Gold Lion gold pin re-issues. Better across the board compared to stock tubes IMHO.
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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    edited January 2014
    Polki2 ,That is very nice stuff and I always drool when I see Mac stuff.I have to tell you I can't ever remember seeing a big Mac amp or any amp on the top shelf.It sits in a position of authority for sure and I hope your stand is up to the task.Me I would like onthe small side a 2105 and maybea 2250 or go like Jery did and have a Mac 2300. I don't care about the fans the tunes would drown that instantainiously.Call me mr envious....
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,622
    I have had the MC302 for about 8 years now and it stills performs perfectly, not a single issue ever. However, with it inside my Salamander double wide cabinet along with all my other gear including HT receiver, SACD player, DAC, and turntable the cabinet was just a pain in the arse to move anytime I wanted to change a component or cable.

    I decided the MC302 amp was the logical thing to jettison to reduce weight I researched many lighter replacement amps including many of the class D amps, but didn't find anything that jumped out at me. Instead, during the amp search I ended up lusting for a McIntosh MC462 - lol. It's even heavier than the MC302! Oh well, to compensate I decided to move to a single wide Salamander cabinet and off board the MC462 to a separate amp stand with casters.

    Now just the 2 month or more wait to get the MC462 due to COVID backlog.
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,701
    Polkitup2 wrote: »
    I have had the MC302 for about 8 years now and it stills performs perfectly, not a single issue ever. However, with it inside my Salamander double wide cabinet along with all my other gear including HT receiver, SACD player, DAC, and turntable the cabinet was just a pain in the arse to move anytime I wanted to change a component or cable.

    I decided the MC302 amp was the logical thing to jettison to reduce weight I researched many lighter replacement amps including many of the class D amps, but didn't find anything that jumped out at me. Instead, during the amp search I ended up lusting for a McIntosh MC462 - lol. It's even heavier than the MC302! Oh well, to compensate I decided to move to a single wide Salamander cabinet and off board the MC462 to a separate amp stand with casters.

    Now just the 2 month or more wait to get the MC462 due to COVID backlog.

    You will be very happy with the MC462. Its a great next logical step.

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