McIntosh mc2KW

Thanks Jim. Oddly, I quite like the new binding posts.


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I owned the C2300 preamp and didn't care for its sound. I also don't care for the current McIntosh 'look' although this is obviously subjective. Too many shades of blue and green lights on the front panel and then black and chrome. I think the mc2kW takes that gaudiness to an entirely new level. Big world logos lit up, HUGE front panel meter, and more of the different colors of green and blue lights set against the chrome and black background. All it needs is a hat and a gold tooth to complete the pimp look.
 
Mike said:
Ouch.


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Mike-It's just my opinion. The current McIntosh look is just too busy and way over the top for me. I don't want to look at the front panel of my gear and count at least 4 different colors/shades of lighting plus black and chrome. I find it distracting. It lacks elegance and sophistication with regards to style and taste at this level of money for me.
 
Mark - I understand. Some people love the Vivid Giya's. Not me. But when it comes to looks, for me, Mc is hard to beat.


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I have to agree with not liking the "look at me!" globe and MC logo laden boxes. If I enjoyed the sound enough, I'd need to hide those four boxes and just leave the two metered output boxes in sight. The globe, to me, is far too cartoonish.
 
There is a switch on the bottom of the +/- modules to turn off that globe light.


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Mike said:
There is a switch on the bottom of the +/- modules to turn off that globe light.


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Ah…if they were dark they would just blend in. Well then, what's stopping you!! :D

I'm going to have to agree that you're in trouble Mike.
 
mdkim said:
I have to agree with not liking the "look at me!" globe and MC logo laden boxes. If I enjoyed the sound enough, I'd need to hide those four boxes and just leave the two metered output boxes in sight. The globe, to me, is far too cartoonish.
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I'm with you Michael, if those suckers sounded sublime, I'm in ! I'm looking for sound quality, not looks.

If I want to look at something beautiful, I look at my avatar.
 
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They present in the traditional McFashion: a little top roll-off for a very pleasing, engaging, emotional presentation while still remaining articulate and defined (unlike the 601's which are top and bottom heavy and not in an eloquent way)
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Interesting.......i feel the the 601's are totally opposite to me........ the 601's are much more articulate and defined with out being to top or bottom heavy........amazing how we all hear diff things in gear ......not to mention i love the new binding posts:heart:
 
I have to agree with Michael here. I really love my MC601's and the few times that I heard MC1.2KW's thought they were effortless and smooth. If I could only get the MC2KW's, I'd be done in more ways than one.

volks said:
Interesting.......i feel the the 601's are totally opposite to me........ the 601's are much more articulate and defined with out being to top or bottom heavy........amazing how we all hear diff things in gear ......not to mention i love the new binding posts:heart:
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Yes, I've been talking to friends who are very familiar with them and one who owns them and they said they definitely have the old Mc signature sound. I much prefer the new Mc sound (601/452). So, they are on hold indefinitely. I also want to see what Mc has coming out at Munich.

I love my 601/2500 (with Tesla tubes) combo. So did Ian (MadFloyd). If it ain't broke....


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If you like the 601/452 then don't get the 2KW. Simple as that. They are the pinnacle of what Mc used to be - the days of glory are long over.
 
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