Not true about the autoformer. All the autoformer does is help match the impedancet of the output of the amp. to the speakers so the amp. runs cooler. I have both a pair of MC501's and MC207 (which has new circuitry which does the same thing as the autoformer). The MC207 is a fantastic amp. and will actually do more like 300 watt/channel x 7. The MC207 has the largest transformer of all the single chasis amps. made by Mcintosh. Both are terrific amps. which have different functions. I doubt you could hear any difference between the two in a stereo setup at reasonable volumes. I highly recommend the MC207.
McIntosh MC207 or MC402 w/MC205??
I am wondering if anyone has made a direct comparison between the MC207 and the MC402 or MC352. I am upgrading my MC7205 to a MC205 and while I wait for it to ship I am considering the MC207 instead since the dealer has one in stock. My thought is I could use the 7 channels as a 5.1 with the front speakers bi-amped. Or continue to use the 5 channel for Center and rears and my 352 for the 2 channel.
I listen to vinyl and cd 2 channel most of the time and curious if the new McIntosh amps without autoformers sound any better than those with autoformers.
I listen to vinyl and cd 2 channel most of the time and curious if the new McIntosh amps without autoformers sound any better than those with autoformers.