mcintosh mc2505- need some advice


Hi- I am currently considering buying an mc2505- I have always loved the looks and from a visual point of view prefer this amp's proportions to those of the 2105- however, my concern is that 50 watts/channel might be a little low if I eventually want to hook them up to more demanding speakers- not a problem now (small listening room)but could become one later- does anyone if the 2505 can be bridged or used used as a mono amp for each speaker?
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The 2505 can't be bridged but as noted above, a Y splitter should work. Also, know that those early transistor amps had high output impedances which will make them tricky to mate with some speakers. Back in those days, speakers had much higher impedances than they typically do today. You will just have to try and see in your system. Good luck! Arthur
Despite the autoformer, on the early SS amps the damping factor is like 10. The newer autoformer Mc amps get up close to 100 which is good enough for just about any speaker - but 10 is pushing it. However, the LS3/5A would be good and probably any of the Sonus Faber too.