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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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hshifi
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Hello,
Go back to the store and listen to your different amp options on the speakers you have or want. You should be able to hear the different options before making the purchase. This isn’t a Ferrari that you have to buy before you can see what it can do. I don’t know why you would need more power for Klipsch speakers. Maybe these amps have different sound signatures. That’s their job to show you, not the other way around. 
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