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Review 2 of 3
Price Paid:
$1500.00
from Audio Shop, Ontario Summary:
I've used McIntosh equipment since the early 1970s; my first tuner/preamp and amplifier were replaced in 1999 with my current McIntosh components. I am taking them (the old components) with me to my Florida home where they will form the nucleus of my sound system there.
The McIntosh MC6450 preamp/amp that I have teamed up with this tuner, though reasonably priced forms what I believe is a bulletproof combo and likely will last at least 30 years providing tremendous fidelity. Most of the year I live in Michigan, 80 miles from the Chicago FM transmitters that I like to listen to (classical) and I can pull them in with THIS tuner (not as readily with the older MX 115) without hiss or pop. And, to know that it will likely run 12 hours a day, every day without problem is also comforting. It's like buying a Mercedes; with care, the cars can outlive you. McIntosh provides wonderful back up from the Binghamton, NY factory. They will completely recondition/repair any of their units for a nominal fee.
At my age price is of some concern, but not a lot. I would replace the old McIntosh system destined for my Florida place if there was anything wrong with them...but there isn't! Strengths:
wonderful sensitivity Weaknesses:
lack of tuning knob Similar Products Used:
McIntosh MX 115
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