Jalen- The ability of an amplifier (solidstate) to double power output when the load is halved, usually indicates a very healthy power supply. The Mc7100 can't do this in stereo mode, and certainly can't do this in bridged mode. This doesn't mean that it may not sound good on the right speakers, but it isn't intended to drive difficult loads (<4 ohms) and still perform at its best when pushed. Of course, there are certainly amplifiers that can double their output power into halved loads that don't sound particularly good, so don't let just this one characteristic determine your appreciation of the amp. Let your ears be the final judge as to the amplifier\speaker combination. Good luck.
Will the 4 ohm double if I bridge my Mcintosh???
Hi (Aball) All,
I recently aquired a nice Mc7100 via "The Gon". That I really adore. Thing is it didn't come with a manual. I know from internet searches that it's rated: 100watts X 2 8ohms/ 150watts X 2 4ohms & 300 watts mono at 8ohms(no 4ohm listing when bridged to be found). I also know that I could probably purchase a manual from www.audioclassics.com
But, thought I should try here first.
Will the 4ohm also double if bridged???
Reason for asking is I plan on getting new speakers in the near future and may grab another 7100 (dual mono's) should I decied to go with some power hungry monsters like Dynaudio's, Martin Logan's, and Maggies just to name a few.
Thanks for your time,
I recently aquired a nice Mc7100 via "The Gon". That I really adore. Thing is it didn't come with a manual. I know from internet searches that it's rated: 100watts X 2 8ohms/ 150watts X 2 4ohms & 300 watts mono at 8ohms(no 4ohm listing when bridged to be found). I also know that I could probably purchase a manual from www.audioclassics.com
But, thought I should try here first.
Will the 4ohm also double if bridged???
Reason for asking is I plan on getting new speakers in the near future and may grab another 7100 (dual mono's) should I decied to go with some power hungry monsters like Dynaudio's, Martin Logan's, and Maggies just to name a few.
Thanks for your time,
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