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is McIntosh known for good dynamics?

I'm mainly a classical listener. I love good dynamics and dynamic resolution. For instance, in classical music there is a lot of musical expression that comes through subtle dynamic changes from one phrase to the next. There are also sudden louds, which the equipment should present as having startle impact. There are also sudden quiets, which should have a "compelling" sense to them.

I'm wondering if the McIntosh signature sound is known for good dynamics and microdynamics.

 

magon
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steve59
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I can appreciate that!

mrdecibel
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Who here is it that stated the Focal Sopra 2 is 98 db efficient? Focal specs them at 91 db. Most amps would be able to drive a 98db efficient speaker, although they have a measured nominal impedance of 8 ohm, and a low of 3.1 ohms. Just a friendly fyi. MrD.

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My error. They are very efficient, I rarely exceed 3watts on the music I generally listen to.  Once, after after a glass too much red wine, playing an SACD of Roger Waters, “Amused to Death” it was going bouncing over 30W, and that was Loud !!!

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