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Bought a new McIntosh amp

Hello folks !
I just bought a new MC152 and now having doubts about my decision. I currently have Rotel RB-1552 mkII / RC1572 setup driving a pair of Paradigm 800f. I have not opened the sealed box yet because I’m thinking of returning the amp to be exchanged for new speakers (Klipsch) and an Rotel RB-1582 amp (more power 200w p/c).
While at Audio Advice store, I went in another demo room and listened to a Heresy IV driven by a different McIntosh setup ( MC462) and I was impressed but the mind was still on the path of getting the mc152 instead of replacing speakers.
Is it safe bet to just keep the mc152 and get a feel of speaker change later ?
I’d like to hear opinions good or bad about the MC152. Thanks !


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ghdprentice
6,465 posts
 
Glad to hear it is breaking in. I will always run solid state gear 24 by 7 for the first 300 - 400 hours. This gets you quickly through the break-in.

When you recover financially, I would look for speaker. The used market can offer more cost effective choices.

Enjoy.
miketuason
333 posts
 
Some say, “once you go Mac, you’ll never go back” 😊 
pgaulke60
292 posts
 
Buyers Remorse, when you haven't listened or broken it into your system? Does not compute for me.
knotscott
820 posts
 
Glad to hear you gave it a go.  Now you know first hand how it sounds!
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