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Parasound A51 or Mcintosh MC205?

I have 2 Adcom's 5802 & 5503 that are connected to a Klipsch Reference II system. I'm looking to replace the Adcoms and go to a 5 channel amp. The Parasound and the Mac are on my list. I also have a B&K reference 50 that I also plan to replace with a new processor (maybe Marantz). Any thoughts on the Amps?
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tymiller99
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I have an MC205 with a pair of HALO A23s....connected to a Marantz AV8801, that replaced a McIntosh MX-121.

Save the money and get the Marantz. As for amps, they don't sound very different. The Halo's get A LOT warmer though than the Mac, so if your equipment is in tight spaces be careful...
blankster OP
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The amp will go in a cabinet about 19" wide with 2 fans mounted high in the back pulling air out. Or I was looking at the Parasound fan unit that goes on top of the amp. The Adcom 5802 I have runs pretty warm also but seems to be OK in the cabinet. Still I'm torn between the two but cost is a big consideration.
blankster OP
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I ordered a McIntosh MC205 today!
tymiller99
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Hows the MC205?
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