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PS: Typical McGowan Sound? -- HCA-2 & Classic 250

The commentary I have read on the HCA-2 has been mixed, but the criticisms I read remind me of the typical criticisms that have been expressed on all of Paul McGowan's designs in the past: An upfront, technicolor upper midrange & lower treble, some harmonic thinness, & a tight, but lean bass.

I'd sooner believe the review on Audiogon than I would KR's review in Stereophile, whose questionable hearing I don't trust.

In looking at the responses to the Audiogon review, it is interesting to see that half the responders love it; the other half hate it. By seeing all of them for sale on 'Gon now, you wonder what the real scoop is.

I'm kind of interested in the CLASSIC 250, which is a non-digital design that has alot of hoopla about it on the PS website. Has anyone heard or bought this amp, or compared it to the HCA-2?
kevziek

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david99
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Im interested in this amp.
I currenty have an elecrocompaniet aw-75 driving thiel 3.5's in a 14x20x7.5 foot room.
anybody care to speculate which amp would give me more power and ease to drive these current eating speakers?
The ec 75 does a good job but of course I always want more!
david99
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nrchy-I was thinkng the same thing but didnt post it as Ive changed my 'evil' ways!
david99
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Interesting Fiddler.I see now how reckless posts here and elsewhere can do some real damage to a products sales number.
Some audio companies get beat up all the time though.
Bose or aka Bloes comes to mind for one.I know Bose has no reason to worry but still maybe some restraint towards even them is in order.
Krell takes a beating and keeps on ticking also.I personally have nothing against Krell and the only Krell in my home I have auditioned is the KSA-250 and KSR preamp.They both sounded fine.
My only point is...Opinions can really amount to slander if one is not careful..Lets some of us anyway be more careful in the future with our opinions.
Back to the HCA-2...I think this amp is a must audition product and very well be a KRELL SLAYER!! (just an opinion) :~)
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