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Electrocompaniet AW300M or AW800M versus McIntosh 1.25KW?

I currently own a pair of MC1.25KW monoblocks and have enjoyed them. However recently had the opportunity to audition a pair of Electrocompaniet’s newest AW300M monoblocks in my system. I found them to be quite different in sound from the big Mc’s. They are definitely more forward sounding and seem to be more detailed and cleaner sounding. Definitely not the McIntosh house sound.The dealer doesn’t have a Pair of the big brother AW800M’s to audition. Any knowledge or experience with these MonoBlocks. Never heard of them until recently. Anyone else had a chance comparing them to McIntosh?

usherzaleg
usherzaleg OP
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Yes he did for sure.  One thing I like about the AW800M is the versatility. I like that they can be used in Mono and can be biwired to my speakers or biamped to them based on how you use the speaker terminals on the back. The more I listen to the AW300M’s the more I am enjoying them. Always dangerous home auditioning in your room with your equipment. We shall see what kind of price he comes back at me with after he takes them back…..  They are indeed very impressive as you stated. 

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curiousjim
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@usherzaleg 

What is in the rest is the your rig?

usherzaleg OP
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MSB Reference DAC

MSB Digital Director 

Aurender W20

PMC Fenestria

cables Inakustik Silver and Siltech silver 

 

I was using McIntosh C12000 Preamp into MC1.25KW amps. Prefer the MSB direct into the amps so haven’t used the preamp for some time. 

usherzaleg OP
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Went with the AW800M to replace the McIntosh Gear. In the end it wasn’t even close. If you are contemplating a change it's worth having a listen tot the Electrocompaniet Gear if you can find it.

tkrtrb125
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100% if you are replacing McIntosh. 

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