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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 !


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I did exactly what you're about to do....! I bought the MC152 brand new with a pair of Sonus Faber Sonetto 8's... Brought them home.... Unpacked and set it all up and it sounded lovely...! Then, I went to another dealer nearby my home and he A/B'd that 152 with a bunch of other amps and that's when buyers remorse set in. I wound up selling the MAC and buying a Gryphon Diablo 120 instead. That's an integrated amp. Ooodles of gorgeous dark - clean - precise - tight soundstage....!

Now... All that said, I've since rotated my system this past year and continue that elusive path to sonic nirvana. 

Go with your gut...! I LOVE the way Mcintosh gear looks...and I've owned a lot of their fab products.....but there is so much great gear out there.... 

I sold the Diablo 120 and bought the Diablo 300
I sold the Diablo 300 and bought an ARC 160s
I'm about to buy the ARC Ref 6SE

I landed on a pair of Sonus Faber Serifino's that I love with ALL the amps I've had...

If your'e at all like me...this is just the beginning...!

Good Luck...!
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