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| McIntosh MC275V monos versus MC501 monos? I also have 2 275 MKV's in mono on my Infinity RS1B's. Plenty of power...plenty. As a matter of fact, I think just one may do it. I was using just one on my speakers and then added two. My Infinities are a bit more power hungry then your speakers ... | |
| While listening to my system my Rhea blew up Did you have to return it to Aesthetix? Has it been working fine now? | |
| While listening to my system my Rhea blew up Yes...smoke...spark....pop....like a small fire cracker. But why??? | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? Mark...I agree with your assessment of Sid's system.Rick (RWD) | |
| Mac 275 questions........ Just an update. I have changed all my 12AX7's in the Mac 275 to "used" Telefunken 12AX7's and the change was really noticeable. OK Neil, you can say it..."told you so"! Hah!Anyway, the sound is cleaner, yet more delicate (or is ti more air around... | |
| How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks? I also have an old Revox A-77 mk??. I used it to record all my doo-wop oldies but I also have some master tapes of concerts from Carnegie Hall. He used to have a reel to reel in the basement (he was a stage crew member)and he recored concerts and ... | |
| McIntosh MC275, enough power? I have two Mac 275 version v. I am told that the newer models are more powerful then the older ones by 15-20 watts. With that said I listened to one in my system (only driving the top end of my Infinity RS1B's and then hooked up the second. I didn... | |
| Need Kt88s Genelex? or Shuguang? Jgiacalo, please keep me posted on the new GL tubes. I'd be interested!!Rick | |
| Need Kt88s Genelex? or Shuguang? Hi,I also have 2 Mac's 275's and I have heard form members here that the PentaLabs/Shuguang KT88SC's are quite good. I am changing my 12ax7's and 12at7 first beofe I change the 88's but I may go with the PantaLabs or GL's.Rick | |
| Review: Antique Sound Labs Hurricane Tube amp Hi Mingles,I am not certain which ones I purchased. However, they were Sylvanias. I did sell my 'canes recently. They were breaking down quite a bit. I finally replaced them with a pair of Mac's 275 in mono. I hope you have a newer version of the ... | |
| McIntosh 252 or 275 for my B&W 804s? Well I have 2 275's (new mk V's). Here is what I wrote about thme when I compared them to the ASL Hurricanes. BTW, the newer 275's are more powerful rthen the origional. More like 80-90 wpc and 180-190 in mono.I wrote in one of the threads the fol... | |
| Tubes for my Mac's 275....NOS or just used? Thanks Albert...in particular what should I be looking for in a used (or even NOS) tube Telefunken?Please, all respond if you can offer advice.Tks!Rick (RWD) | |
| Tubes for my Mac's 275....NOS or just used? I have purchased tubes before (from Andy) etc. and I do understand the meaning of NOS. However, a big thank you from me for your help. I would like try to keep the cost down so I though going to e-bay may be good. If I do, sightly used is OK? I wo... | |
| McIntosh MC275 original amplifier Hi Sid! I wrote in one of the threads the following regarding two MC 275's vs ASL Hurricanes:Well it's been at least 5 weeks with one McIntosh MC-275 amp in my system and now I have, for over a week, installed the second one and I now have two mon... | |
| McIntosh MC275 original amplifier Wow...good work. However, I have 2 new MC-275mkV's and the only three types of tubes that are noted are: KT88, 12ax7's and 12at7's. How can the 5814's, 12bh7a's etc go in???Rick (RWD) |