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Mc 452 or MC 302
I highly doubt that McIntosh will do anything to the MC452. It seems to be in the sweet spot of the line. There are several models that are way older than the MC452 destined, I am sure, to be updated/upgraded first.  
Mcintosh mc 452 question.
bumpAny update riverboat? 
mc452 c2600 mcintosh
bumpCan you offer any update?  
Lesson Learned
Smart man for not actually selling 625 S2 before you were able to figure out if the new ones were right for you.Congratulations. 
Mcintosh mc 452 question.
Hi,I did have the MC601’s but I had them when I owned TAD CR-1 speakers. I never was crazy about those speakers and after trying amp, after amp, gear upon more gear, I finally gave up on them and sold them.I have Sonus Faber Strads now. I fell in ... 
Mcintosh mc 452 question.
I’ve had MC601’s and friends have 452’s. No, it’s not absolutely necessary, in my opinion, to use those dust covers. The screws are used to hold the dust covers in place. Can it be a benefit? I suppose so. My friends and I tend to swap gear around... 
mc2k amps
http://www.audioshark.org/mcintosh-audio-67/mcintosh-mc2301s-vs-mc2kw-vs-mc3500-shootout-5336.html 
mc2k amps
Overkill means having way too much of something. An excess of what is necessary or appropriate for a particular end. If you can ever experience the MC2KW in action, you will realize just how special they sound.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8djK... 
mc2k amps
NO such thing as overkill. The McIntosh MC2KW are definitely one of the all time best amps, period. There is nothing like them. If you can afford them, you really need to either go demo them or just buy them. These would be my destination amps. Ha... 
Best Tube Amp For Sonus Faber? Or Pass XA-100.5? $6-7,500 Budget, Purchasing Used.
I should perhaps have mentioned that a big part of originally wanting the 100.5's had to do with how impressed I was after hearing the 60.5's (not enough power for my speakers) and recalling John Atkinson's review a couple years back calling tho... 
Best Tube Amp For Sonus Faber? Or Pass XA-100.5? $6-7,500 Budget, Purchasing Used.
Absolutely wonderful. The MC275 is a great amp. One of the best. Quiet, sweet and powerful. Deep and wide sound stage.I wonder what my mc275 would sound like with Sonus Faber 
Best Tube Amp For Sonus Faber? Or Pass XA-100.5? $6-7,500 Budget, Purchasing Used.
Can I throw in a monkey wrench?Have you or would you consider a PS Audio BHK 250 or a pair of BHK 300 monos? Tube hybrid amps that are wonderful and put out less heat than the Pass amps. I've owned them and if purchased properly, can be a great de... 
The Backert Labs Rhumba 1.2 Extreme
Thank you so much for your write up of the Rhumba 1.2 Extreme. I've always been curious about these preamps. I may have to hear one in my own system. :) 
Is buying from the Ciamara.com safe
todd/jon,Too funny. :) 
Is buying from the Ciamara.com safe
Ciamara and its owner Sanjay are stellar to deal with. Thoroughly knowledgeable on all gear. They are very willing to help and want you to own what's best for you. Have no fear.