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Bought a new McIntosh amp

Hello folks !
I just bought a new MC152 and now having doubts about my decision. I currently have Rotel RB-1552 mkII / RC1572 setup driving a pair of Paradigm 800f. I have not opened the sealed box yet because I’m thinking of returning the amp to be exchanged for new speakers (Klipsch) and an Rotel RB-1582 amp (more power 200w p/c).
While at Audio Advice store, I went in another demo room and listened to a Heresy IV driven by a different McIntosh setup ( MC462) and I was impressed but the mind was still on the path of getting the mc152 instead of replacing speakers.
Is it safe bet to just keep the mc152 and get a feel of speaker change later ?
I’d like to hear opinions good or bad about the MC152. Thanks !


switchman

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claudiowalker77
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If you want to try a McIntosh in a budget, take a look at the MC7104 I have for sale.  Four by 100watts  at 4 amps and 2x200 at 8 amps when mono bridged.  Plenty of power and a real deal because it uses lights on the front face instead of the needles.  Listed at $1400.  Maintained and recently cleaned and tested to spec.

And I have Heresy IV speakers.  You will never get to midnight on the volume and there will be tonnes if headroom.  
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