What McIntosh to use?

cstmar01
cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
edited November 2009 in Electronics
Ok, so I maybe insane, but whatever. I just got some Emotiva amps and yes I do like them for being entry level and plan on having them for awhile, but was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on McIntosh amps that would suit well for HT and 2 Channel. I really don't know much about their lines, or really what ones are considered to be more of the HT and what would be more of their 2 channel. I would also be looking at either used or new. I am just curious as I would like to start looking around and getting ideas as to what to save up for so that when I find it I can get it.
I would be preferable looking for mono blocks for the front and then either a 3 channel or 5 channel amp for the other. Right now I'm running the RTIA9's up front and well I have M70's for the rears but that will probably change in the future.
or if not McIntosh what would be another good step up? For now I know I'm set for awhile but after hearing them and playing around for awhile in the shop, I love their sound.
Thanks!
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited November 2009
    MC207 or 205 for HT. 2ch will depend on what you will be running.
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited November 2009
    If you are going to stay with those Polks you would be better served saving your money and looking at something cheeper to power them if you deside to swap out your amp you have now.

    Dave
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited November 2009
    My preference is:
    MC207, 200 Watts, Number of Channels 7 Channels total. Can also be used as a 2-zone amplifier with 5 channels in
    zone A and 2 channels in a zone B.
    It's a different world.
    Some time ago, living in Europe use MC.
    Today, use Sunfire.
    I love them both


    01) DENON AVR-4308CI:D: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
    02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's:D
    03) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
    04) DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport (change for a OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player will be available soon)
    05) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
    06) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
    07) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
    08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
    09) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround speaker)
    10) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround speaker)
    11) VELODYNE OPTIMUN SERIES (High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)[/QUOTE]
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited November 2009
    A pair of MC501's for the mains and a MC303 for the other three channels. Or, 3 501's for the front and a MC352/MC402 for the rear. Second option is my favorite.

    Gordon
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
    McIntosh C1000 Controller with Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MD1K Transport & DAC, MR-88 Tuner
    WireWorld Eclipse 6.0 speaker wire and jumpers, Eclipse 5^2 Squared Balanced IC's. Silver Eclipse PCs (5)
    Symposium Rollerblocks 2+ (16)Black Diamond Racing Mk 3 pits (8)
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