Should i replace my MC255 macintosh 5 channel amp?

Seems a very nice amp only used for center and mains as part of stereo and ht. Maybe its ok, but hard to find much enthusiasm for this amp and other mac amps.
Have b&w 802 d3 speakers, lumin x1 dac/streamer, schiit freya preamp, nucleus and a NAD M17 v2i processor. Mc255 amp connects to mains and center with transparent super cables and xlrs for all the interconnects. A simple clean system.

emergingsoul08-22-2021 5:47pm

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roxy54 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,942 posts 08-23-2021 at 05:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete McIntosh.
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,467 posts 08-23-2021 at 03:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "...Why?..." (Parasound A51) Because it's a lively amp that would work well with your existing system based on my listening experience of your gear. Not so sure about your preamp but I would try the amp first. You'll get good money for your Mac gear, you might even put some money in your pocket.
emergingsoul OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,091 posts 08-23-2021 at 01:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They get along fine. Older music from 70s is really good, use optical. searching for a nice tube preamp. A important purchase. so nice chattin.
kmmd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 73 posts 08-23-2021 at 04:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Anytime! :) Please tell me more about an X1 and Roon Nucleus together.
emergingsoul OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,091 posts 08-23-2021 at 04:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Kmmd i really do like your comments. Soooo helpful.
stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,363 posts 08-23-2021 at 04:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ emergingsoul You are using a inexpensive preamp with a expensive Mac amp. What do you expect?
ericsch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 752 posts 08-23-2021 at 03:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "Why" Because.
kmmd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 73 posts 08-23-2021 at 03:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete “Maybe its ok, but hard to find much enthusiasm for this amp and other mac amps.” Well Richard /Jumia / OP, your 2nd sentence says it all. As with all of your other threads, you’re fishing and trying to create unnecessary tension. Why don’t you post that second sentence in the McIntosh forum on Aficionado and see what happens?
emergingsoul OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,091 posts 08-23-2021 at 02:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why?
kmmd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 73 posts 08-22-2021 at 08:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete YES
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,467 posts 08-22-2021 at 06:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A 5 channel Parasound A51 would work nice with your system.

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