Bridging Mono Mcintosh Mc2102

Hello Guys,

Hope you don't mind my butting in. I too am looking at a pair of MC2102's. Am I understanding that the biggest benefit to the sound is parallel, ability to drive 4, 2, or 1 ohm load, as opposed to bridged 16, 8, or 4 ohm load? I have Martin Logan Ascent I's that I want to drive with a Manley Steelhead directly into the Macs. Sounds like parallel would work well? The Ascents drop to 1 ohm in the high frequencies...

Thanks,

Jett

Yes Jet, that is correct according to the literature.

I have used the manley steelhead at home and it should have enough gain to run it direct.

You may want to email Mac direct as I don't have a lot of experience with Martin Logan

Thanks Downunder. I checked out your system and the dual Macs are looking sweet! I see you are using the xono-great phono stage.

Can't wait to get the Macs for myself.

Best Regards,

Jett

thnx Jett

I demoed the steelhead about 18 mnths ago. At that time it did not suit my system as I was experimenting with SS amps ( stupid me).
Currently demoing the ARC PH7 phono stage - boy does that sound nice, the only ARC unit I have ever liked.

Let me know if you get the 2nd MAC 2102

cheers

Shane

....BTW, a pair of Strats is what I want to upgrade my Mahlers from if I every can afford it.....
hello Downunder, i read your post and i am really curious as i have in common with you some of the equipmets. i am relatively new in the audio world so this is not a good question but i hope you get the chance to reply. what's the "Strats" that you mentioned?
Tank you