McIntosh MC611and MC1.25KW-how do they sound compared to 601's and 1.2KW

That amp is $9000 US. CAN retail should not exceed $12k. $15,200 CAN is way over priced, show elsewhere if this dealer is not willing to come down below $12k man. I am in Vancouver and our local Mac dealer over inflates stating exchange as the cause on their prices too, its really annoying.  

I have them from 4 months. I had doubts during listening and then I paired them with C1100. That was the key to heaven. Those two was meant to work together. Both are state of the art, class in its own. I wish I did not tried 611 in this combo but 1.25 looks like hell also. You do not have to change C1100  tubes even, no need it sounds great from the box. Huge, dynamic and delicate at the same time sound that has the ability to punch you from the ground or seductively whisper. I found that I have to give a chance to my old recordings that sounds to chaotic or not interesting. Even tho my listening room is not perfect (too small) each sound has its place. The vocals are so real and express so much texture that act as an instruments as well. Recently I feed my rig with PS-20 regenerator. The is improvement of course but mostly from CD and DAC side. 1.25 and 1100 seems to be solid states for its own. I keep them connected  for additional security in-spite the reseller assures me the 1.25 has triple protection. I simply fill I got golden egg I have to keep safe. It really sound so fantastic. Try them together and forget the call of change. They brought peace to my heart.

after next 4 months they sound even better, it seems they require long burn in time but it is worth to wait for final result... thank you MC!!!! thank you!!!!

Thank you for the very positive report.  So many audiophiles really “don’t get” McIntosh and their house sound.   I love my McIntosh equipment, and only wish I had indulged much earlier in my audiophile life with this brand.  I bet I would have saved tens of thousands over the years.   Best of luck with your system and I hope it keeps you smiling. 

Small update to my last post.

I still own MC1.25s with C1100 but I started to use NOS tubes in 202. Currently Marconi and Sylvania.

Huge upgrade in all aspects.

Generally it is worth to upgrade each tube MC with NOS replacements. 
Whats seems to be pretty obvious take me some time to implement in my rig (the C1100 sounds great with it own). 

I also found that DCS Rossini perfectly fits with this combo. You will not be disapointed. Rossini caused my turntable become nice looking passive equipment :) It is so good.

 

Excelent set.