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are all amps equal

I have recently gotten the Mcintosh bug, but a friend of my who does a LOT or reading on the net says power output is the answer not the name. I am looking for the best sound I can get in the 3k$ range for my Usher Be 718s. I have looked at many used Mcintosh units in the 200 watt plus output area, but my friend says a new 250 watt Emotiva would be a better value. The Emotiva is around $800.
I would like some imput.. Thanks, Don
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philjolet
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your ears will tell you

I have not heard the Emotiva but have heard a few Mac amps and can say they are very nice
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philjolet
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I have converted a few people to 'believe' in good wire after a simple demonstration. The last one was just a move up to AZ WOW ICs and the improvement was huge with a bigger soundstage and more information top to bottom. Neither of us could believe it frankly. I expected an improvement but not to this extent.

All this with a (relativly) inexpensive ($150) IC. My buddy is now sold on wire and I get blamed (by his wife) for the added expense. =8^)

BTW you are well on your way with the Blue Jean wire I am sure. I hope you enjoy the benefits...
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