Would McIntosh Auto Transformers affect speaker sound?

I have a question about McIntosh and its auto transformers. The auto transformers allow the wattage to be the same on all ohms. However, you have to pick which ohm to run on the amp to the speaker.

Since a speaker can be dynamic in ohms (dip between 8 ohms and 4 ohms typically), does this mean the McIntosh will not correctly match the dynamic range change? Would it cause the speaker not to give the same soundstage or holographic sound that a traditional amp would give?

dman77708-21-2024 2:18pm

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daledeee1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 563 posts 08-22-2024 at 11:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I like more open, unveiled sound. I've heard MAC many times. I just can't warm up. Their amps have plenty of power and are cool looking. Product loyalty is their big deal.
bimmerlover Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 44 posts 08-22-2024 at 12:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @daledeee1 Thanks for imposing on us your personal view of why people love their McIntosh gear. It really adds value to the conversation and OP’s original question
fbgbill Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 302 posts 08-22-2024 at 12:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You can call me shat you want but I have McIntosh from the preamp to the speakers. C2700, MC611, XR100 and they sound superb. The only thing not McIntosh is my turntable which is VPI.
bjp9738 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 67 posts 08-22-2024 at 12:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I for one have a hard time taking audio advice from anyone who can’t even spell McIntosh correctly in their shouty posts… That said, call me a fanboy, a dummy, a fool. I don’t care. I love my McIntosh C12000 pre, MC611 monos and MCD12000 transport/DAC. Puts a smile on my face every single time.
ticat Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 357 posts 08-22-2024 at 01:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @crustycoot +1 on the ESS AMT - 1 towers! My first Real Speakers… Autoformers are a real advantage in many circumstances. I have never owned a Mac but used the Paul Spetz autoformers for years to match various tube amps to exotic impedance loads (mostly successfully).