McIntosh MC312 vs. ARC Reference 150


Greetings!

I am very happy with my Mac MC312 power amp but the other day, on a whim (this darn hobby does that to you sometimes…) I purchased a used ARC Reference 150 (non-SE) tube amp. (The amp had the KT120 tubes replaced just 150 hrs ago.)

I am not planning to replace the Mac, but perhaps switch them in and out. (On a whim means I don’t really have a plan…)

Either way I am exited to receive it and though I’d ask this knowledgeable forum what I can expect in sound “signature” (for a lack of a better all-encompassing term) between the MC312 and the R150?

The rest of my system is a Rega P10 tt with Apheta 3 cart, a Simaudio MOON 310LP/320S phono stage/linear power supply, a PrimaLuna EVO 400 tube preamp, and GoldenEar Triton One.R speakers. 
 

Would love to tap into any thoughts you all have about these two amps and the difference I can expect. Thanks!

bimmerlover

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stereo5

The McIntosh is NOT bass heavy and very midrange. Why do you sprout lies about McIntosh?

That someone’s opinion differs from yours does not mean either of you is "sprouting" a lie.