I think it is a great little amp. I have a Mc7100 too (with a C712 preamp - the best combo I have found to date for the price!) and the 122 is very similar in sound quality. The 7100 has balanced connections and a little more power over the 122 but the latter is still a fine amp. You will be happy with it if you don't need deafening volume levels. I would greatly suggest you pair it up with a McIntosh preamp. I have tried several other-brand preamps and no preamp at all and found that a Mc pre really does something unexplainably special to the sound. I love my setup. good luck! Arthur
