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Mcintosh mc312

Probably an oddity , but I am considering taking a step back with my current system which is currently Mark Levinson no526 preamp, Mark Levinson no534 amp with Revel 228be speakers with top notch digital and analog front end, all Cardas cabling. Thinking of selling my Mark Levinson no534 amp and going with a Mcintosh mc312 amplifier as I just don't listen to as much as before. I've heard Mcintosh gear with other top notch speakers and sound was excellent.  Anyone here have reviews on the Mcintosh mc312 amplifier?  

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I have the MC312 being fed by a Cary SLP-05 tube preamp. Bought it in 2023 and been listening to it most days since then.

It was the perfect amplifier for my system- strong bass when called for, smooth treble and a clear, blooming midrange as well as fast dynamic pace.

I had a Pass Labs XA25 and loved it but it ran out of steam at higher volume levels. My goal was to find that same sound but with more power.

I went through Benchmark AHB2 mono blocks, Pass Labs XA30.8, Parasound a21+ and Parasound JC5 and none of them sounded as good as the McIntosh MC312. Done.

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