@oldhvymec Just picked up this thread from March, so my apologies... I recently acquired a very clean MX 120 to simply drive my center and rears in a five channel setup. I intended to use a third party amp(Sunfire five channel ) for this and connect the MX120 to the passthrough on my MA352 for the front L and R...However the MX120 powers up to the "MUTE" display, as it should, but thereafter there is no control from any of the selectors or switches. Reaching out to you as you mentioned you had repaired one of your MX120's. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Alex at The Analog Store (Mac appointed service here in NC) seems to be stuck on this one. Thanks...
Mcintosh MX-120 any opinions or advice?
Hey everyone,
It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Covid has me down in the dumps, so I’ve been keeping to myself more than usual.
I have a question....
What are the opinions about the Mcintosh Mx-120? I have opportunity to buy one from a friend for cheap, and while I have a very good, modern processor, I’m extremely curious about how this piece compares and stands up to modern standards. I realize it’s limitations, along with its target audience going in, but is that secret Mcintosh sauce still evident in the sound? Does it best a Marantz av8805 in two channel or even 5.1? Or any category? Furthermore, is it even worth buying?
Thanks in advance and be safe.
It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Covid has me down in the dumps, so I’ve been keeping to myself more than usual.
I have a question....
What are the opinions about the Mcintosh Mx-120? I have opportunity to buy one from a friend for cheap, and while I have a very good, modern processor, I’m extremely curious about how this piece compares and stands up to modern standards. I realize it’s limitations, along with its target audience going in, but is that secret Mcintosh sauce still evident in the sound? Does it best a Marantz av8805 in two channel or even 5.1? Or any category? Furthermore, is it even worth buying?
Thanks in advance and be safe.