I have a pair of MC611s fed by a C2700. To my ears, I ultimately have a 600W tubed system. I have not heard the 2301s, but I question whether they would provide the bass control of the 611's. I have always been a fan of tubes, but after I assembled this system, I am not going back.
Debating between Mcintosh SS or tube monos.
I have heard Mcintosh solid state 611 (600 watts) but I have not heard tube monos 2301 (300 watts). Will be using with different speakers overtime.
How much of a difference will I really hear between ss and tubes? Will it be obvious on a really revealing system? Any problem buying a used tube mono that is 4 to 6 years old?
I like the idea of tubes being less harsh and less fatiguing.
Anybody directly compare these two?