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I need your opinions on a McIntosh Amp

I currently have a pair of B&W 802N's driven by a McIntosh MC252.  I have the opportunity to purchase the new MC462.  Do you feel the MC462 will be a big improvement?  Worth the investment?  Too much power?

Thanks for your help

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missioncoonery
1,221 posts
 

I agree with Russ...I've own both the mc402 and 452...I'd pass on that pairing,I would suggest an amp with better bass control,more speed and less bloat

 

dep14
336 posts
 

I have a 462, it’s a great amp. I had a pass 250.8 prior.  Both are excellent.

I think the 462 is actually just a shade more neutral, which surprised me.  It’s neutral, and very powerful.  If it matters to you, it also measures quite well.

 

I think that yes, it would be an improvement. But more so if you listen a bit louder, and enjoy dynamics.  A shade more neutral than the 252 I would also think.

vwquest OP
2 posts
 

Thank you everyone for your input, lots to think about.  

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