Mcintosh MC2500 VS MC352

I've owned both, liked both, and both are great amps, but the 2500 is just to much amp for the 352 to compete with in all area's which is why I still own the 2500. Wait till you hook up to a pair of inefficient speakers it won't take you long to figure out which amp you want and the fact you get 500 MC watts for less money helps to. Remember the 2500 was once one of MC's flag ship amps 352 never was and as far as build quality is concerned most Tech's tell me that peaked in the 80's. As far as transparent is concerned I agree with Bigjoe because to me it means where's the rest!

hassel. what are you trying to say ? others always disagree about what sounds best,whats modern about the mc352 that isnt with the mc500,also transparent means different things to different people.

i dont get your point.

Other listeners disagree, bigjoe, I remember that ljgj, who owned both the MC500 and the MC352, liked the sound of the latter better, being the modern design and more transparent

if its just between the mc352 & the mc2500 then the mc352 is the ticket but keep in mind that if you end up deciding on the mc352 you can buy a mc500 for the same price & the mc500 is a way better amplifier in every way.

the mc500 has the best bass response out of any other mcintosh amplifier that ive ever owned & is much like the bass response from the older model class a krell amps,there is very little difference between the mc500 & the mc1201 monoblocks in overall sound & dynamics.

Thanks Smp, great site and should answer lots of questions!

Nuguy,

Also check out site www.audiokarma.org as they have a dedicated McIntosh forum which is very helpful as well.

close, but the 352 is the best value....and becomes a bit more classic each day.

Here is a link for the MC2500-
http://www.berners.ch/McIntosh/en/Frame_McIntosh.htm

Never heard that amp. I do own a MC352 and it is the best amp that I have ever had with Khorns. Call Audio Classics or check them out at www.audioclassics.com. They sell both amps.
I believe the MC352 would be the better buy for resale or if you upgrade in the future. here is another link for the McIntosh forum. www.audiokarma.org. Best of luck!