Anyone hear the McIntosh MC275 mkIV

Sam Tellig reviewed this latest version in July and it now sits on the Stereophile class-A list.

Has anyone auditioned this amp yet?

Thanks

loudandclear11-22-2004 4:18am

rgurney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 279 posts 11-24-2004 at 03:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have to agree with Honest1 in that the 275IV is very smooth and grain free. Given the stock small tubes, it could accentuate the upper mids; however, like any other tube amp, it lends itself to tube swapping. Changing to NOS small tubes can bring out the best.
rgurney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 279 posts 11-25-2004 at 01:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You're right, Ron-C. The IV is not dependent on exotic tubes for "good" sound. However, some NOS tubes could make it better, depending on sound preference. I have used gold pin Sylvania 5751 and 6201 with excellent results, better than stock. I personally would not change the stock KT88's.