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Connect my McIntosh to what???

Need some help! I've just purchased a McIntosh C712 System Control Center (preamp), two (2) MC7100 power amplifiers and a MR7084 tuner...I have a CD changer also...I would like to run each of the MC7100 amps in the "mono" mode (each amp rated at 300 watts @ 8 ohms operating in mono)...the C712 preamp only has ONE switched AC outlet (NO unswitched AC outlets)...I thought I would be able to plug each of the amps into switched AC outlets so both amps would turn "on" when the power to the preamp is switched on...I was also going to plug the tuner and CD changer into AC outlets in the preamp...what can I do, to be able to control the amps, tuner and CD power with the preamp's power switch...thanks for any help you might be able to offer...
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aball
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I second the PC4 idea. It was designed by McIntosh for exactly your application - it even has staggered on-delays. Top quality too, of course.

I have my MC7100 plugged into the back of my C712 (great combo BTW - you will love yours, I'm sure) with no difference in sound than straight into the wall. I have compared the two ways at length and don't find any reason not to plug the amp into the preamp. The power rating of the preamp's switch is ample for a 7100.

Enjoy your great little setup! Arthur
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