McIntosh MC 275 MK VI Valve HiFi Stereo Power Amplifier REVIEW -

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@hi-fihaven2257 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome work on the video man! The intro looks awesome. Incredible looking amplifier, love that McIntosh build quality.

@HansDelbruck53 3 жыл бұрын

I've always admired McIntosh tube amps for the look as well as the sound. Looking to buy one, or more, of the 275 model in the near future.

@arunhembram1859 3 жыл бұрын

Best review so far.

@venturarodriguezvallejo1567 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this very nice video. Luckily, I acquired this amp in 1995, because the accumulated inflation had been made it unaccessible for me today. Now I use it as the main system power amp, driving a pair of nice semi-active Mission 767 (with the LFAU unit plus the PSX additional power supply, of course). I started to drive them with the Luxman MQ-360 power amp, wich today I use exclusively for driving a pair of AKG K-1000 headphones. I think the Mc 275 is a wonderful valve design, with a full and rich sound, smooth and pin-point detailed at a time, never disappointing provided the speakers have both reasonably sensibility and efficiency (the Mission run real loud without distortion with this amplifier). I'm happy for owning this all-time classic, which is part of the best History of Hi-Fi.

@robrozek9265 4 жыл бұрын

ventura rodríguez vallejo how would it be with the forte 3

@khanhdang8342 2 жыл бұрын

I have model V version driving a pair of Magnepan 3.7i with ease and lovely sound. Yet, added a pair of REL S5 subs with the system as well, wonderful airy mids to the mix.....

@carlosbauza1139 5 жыл бұрын

It's a dream amplifier!

@brianbumgardner8704 3 жыл бұрын

I dated a girl 45 years ago, her dad had an old McIntosh amp and a old belt drive turntable, (can't remember the manufacturer) these were run through a pair of Klipsch corner speakers. Can't think of many systems today that can match that sound.

@_psnapp_ 3 жыл бұрын

Probably klipsch cornwalls. Solid setup.

@ramsaybolton9099 2 жыл бұрын

Funny, of all the stereo systems out there, we seem to remember our first McIntosh experience.

@chrisbrant6596 4 ай бұрын

Klipschorns and Jubilee are their corner speakers but the Jubilee came out much later.

@richardbaxter7343 2 жыл бұрын

thanks and I'm getting one!

@goingfurther8092 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to go on sale at my local Frys!

@peterc3143 5 ай бұрын

Tube amps on full range ribbon speakers, are a match made in heaven.

@huskypup3489 3 жыл бұрын

I would buy this mainly because I know it will hold its value over other brands.

@keeperofthereign 2 жыл бұрын

Could you do a comparison /audio demo between Tube and transistor Amps? It would be very interesting to hear the difference!

@ShahidKhan-uu2vh Жыл бұрын

Good video

@InXLsisDeo 4 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna buy a second hand Mc275 Mk 5. Can't wait for it.

@hamzatatta952 3 жыл бұрын

get me one

@ejcheck 5 ай бұрын

Now plug this into the OUTPUT 2 of a MA-352 and enjoy the sound of: - Tube - Solid State - Tube - Tube - Both together A fantastic combination

@marcelocastro5037 2 жыл бұрын

Até hoje praticamente Nunca Superado!

@f2f976 3 жыл бұрын

Indonesia is here

@craigmelissa12 4 жыл бұрын

How would this compare to the PrimaLuna Evo amps? I am really confused. I want a nice well built tube amp and the PL has features that I really think are amazing but my hesitation is that it is assembled in China as opposed to the beloved brand McIntosh.

@ianyates7742 5 жыл бұрын

Is it me ore did he have it powered up with no lode on the out put, I always told never to do this as it wold damage the amp ???

@eskwadrat 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how it compares sonically to my JJ322 class A tube amp?

@hushpuppykl 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. This baby is so lovely. Wish I had a bigger listening room and I can justify getting it. I only run the Harbeth P3ESR in my listening room and that’s just nice. That’s a lot of tubes to replace when you want to do tube rolling 😬 Did demo the MA252 and it also sounds nice too. Macs are really lovely kits.

@robrozek9265 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great reviews I between the 275 and the152 o yeah the Guinness guys are at the pub hahaha

@turbo5483 5 жыл бұрын

Great Review, are those ohm speakers in the background ?

@PursuitPerfectSystem 5 жыл бұрын

They are German Physiks Unlimited II - videos coming soon

@RadThings 6 ай бұрын

What would be the ideal speakers for the mc275?

@willielangoor4369 5 жыл бұрын

l want one

@patrickwalsh467 5 жыл бұрын

Can you name the opening piece of music...and yes, it got me going! Many thanks.

@ryanchenoweth5673 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 👌👌👌

@alvidrez7956 5 жыл бұрын

Would take away the green lights and enjoy the natural glow of tubes

@woohunter1 4 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, but they do serve a purpose.

@dennishill290 2 жыл бұрын

Which b&w bookshelves would you use with this amplifier....?

@PursuitPerfectSystem 2 жыл бұрын

maybe 705 S2 or Sig

@manishmandal-78 3 жыл бұрын

😍😘

@cavalry1213 3 жыл бұрын

275…2 channels, 75 watts each. Goddamn genius lol.

@jeromejax8675 5 жыл бұрын

I have the Prima Luna HP Integrated Amp with the KT 150 power tubes. Gobs of power, surprisly Deep Powerful Bass all for a little over $5K USD. I m more than satisfied and in Tube heaven.

@grahamlister5659 4 жыл бұрын

@** thats a really poor comment. Keep it to yourself if you cant say something nice

@tiborstaron3347 3 жыл бұрын

Green led for backligt valves ? :D

@snowrs1 3 жыл бұрын

Silly eh

@crossocean5663 5 жыл бұрын

Well well, the tubes are connected to a printed board. Just never change the tubes and you should be fine, as long as it won’t melt first.

@ramsaybolton9099 4 жыл бұрын

Cross Ocean the question is, point to point wiring and distributor caps and drum brakes, or the shortest path and electronic ignition and ABS. The former was great back then, the latter is now. Ask NASA.

@smelltheglove2038 2 жыл бұрын

@@ramsaybolton9099 mounting tubes directly to the PCB is a garbage system. I’ve gone through a couple guitar amps due to this crappy design.

@ramsaybolton9099 2 жыл бұрын

@@smelltheglove2038 you are correct to some degree. It’s all about design and implementation. Using the correct tube sockets built with ventilation in mind, mounted at the correct height can make a difference. If not, you are correct. The MC275’s I looked at have tube sockets.

@smelltheglove2038 2 жыл бұрын

@@ramsaybolton9099 that’s the thing, there are no sockets, they’re directly soldered to the PCB. Also, I have a few amps from the sixties, two fenders and a supro, all point to point. They sound way better than the newer PCB models with the same names. In fact, they are releasing many new amps with point to point wiring at very high premium. It seems to me that they are realizing they had it right in the fifties and early sixties.

@googoo-gjoob 5 жыл бұрын

75 watts....is that enough to push my B&W 804d2?

@PursuitPerfectSystem 5 жыл бұрын

Bowers can be demanding speakers, hard to say see if you can get a demo and see. The 275 was giving me good bass control with the speakers I used it with but 804 might warrant a pair used in mono

@sumitagg1 5 жыл бұрын

How come you don’t review any naim gear?

@PursuitPerfectSystem 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't had a chance to yet there is loads of great kit I would love to review / spend time with. Hope to do some this year actually :)

@oscillatingdailyaudio 4 жыл бұрын

is this enough to power B&W 702s2?

@mantus3243 3 жыл бұрын

You need the power of the sun for those speakers..

@davejones8811 8 ай бұрын

I own a pair of 702 S2s. I run them off a Onkyo RZ 70 and they sound fantastic. I'm looking at buying a new amp and record players as I have lots of vinyl that I miss listening to.

@Cesare-rj6wk 6 ай бұрын

Can be drived by auralic vega preamp? Somebody have experience?

@PursuitPerfectSystem 6 ай бұрын

Yes of course any preamp

@timbacchus 2 жыл бұрын

Only bad thing is it is a dust magnet

@RealHIFIHelp 4 жыл бұрын

I owned one, and it's very nice. Takes 2 months and you are already bored to death by the sound. Jadis is a lot better, Nagra even more, Spectral even more and Audio Note, sooooooo much more!

@ramsaybolton9099 3 жыл бұрын

4 output tube in some of those audio notes can run you half the price of the Mac. Don’t go to bed or the cabin and leave them on.

@RealHIFIHelp 3 жыл бұрын

@Ramsay Bolton True, it is possible to buy tubes for it that are a lot better than standard costing that much. But you can also settle with tubes only costing 50 dollars total. 300b and 211 tubes are some of the coolest sounding tubes on the market, but also requires a good amp for it to be worth the investment.

@davejones8811 8 ай бұрын

Interesting comment. I was going to buy a 275 next year. I will check out the other amps you mentioned before taking the plunge.

@ceddy1031 3 жыл бұрын

75Wpc into 4, 8, or 16 ohms? This is Class A ?

@Audiovalve 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, can you plug in different pin compatible tubes into this amplifier according to the "plug and play" concept ? Does it have autobias like the amps in the movie I'm going to insert here, or does it need selected tubes, or do you have to adjust the bias all the time ? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9GWrZab06jGpIk.html

@PursuitPerfectSystem 3 жыл бұрын

I really dont know mate sorry