Timmikid Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Better than transistor.Jesus what a smart ***. Do tube amps like Mcintosh mc 75 and the like really sound better. ------- Better than what? Mark's *** is smarter than most brains... [6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott0527 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I would like to know because i am thinking about buying the mcintosh 60th anniversary tube system.Two mc 75 monobloc amps and a tube preamp that is part of the deal.My current amp is a yamaha mx-1.which has 200w per channel.The tube amps only have 75 watts each. A short, simple answer from me would be.... Yes. They will sound a LOT better than your current Yamaha. Really, they will. Tube Pre, tube amps and Klipsch speakers..... usually a great match for music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducatiman916 Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Well i bought a differnt amp and it really sounds a lot better than the mx1 yamaha.I bought a mint condition m80 off ebay for 530 dollars.My mx 1 is now up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrfish Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Welcome to the madness, pardner!! [H] Well i bought a differnt amp and it really sounds a lot better than the mx1 yamaha.I bought a mint condition m80 off ebay for 530 dollars.My mx 1 is now up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ69 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Well i bought a differnt amp and it really sounds a lot better than the mx1 yamaha.I bought a mint condition m80 off ebay for 530 dollars.My mx 1 is now up for sale. Man, I didn't see that coming! I was going to say TUBES! Thanx, Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nu2toobs Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 That's a nice amp you bought. It runs in class A for the first ten watts, which you'll probably never exceed. Well i bought a differnt amp and it really sounds a lot better than the mx1 yamaha.I bought a mint condition m80 off ebay for 530 dollars.My mx 1 is now up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Better than transistor.Jesus what a smart ***. Do tube amps like Mcintosh mc 75 and the like really sound better. ------- Better than what? Mark may know a thing 'er two about amps. You may want to give him a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_Strummin Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 That is like asking if your Ducati (which I owned two) is better than a Vespa. ARE YOU INSANE? Yes, the Mc gear will crush your Yamaha like your Duc will crush a Vespa. Not that the Vespa can't get you around town b/c it can...just not like your Duc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducatiman916 Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 That's a nice amp you bought. It runs in class A for the first ten watts, which you'll probably never exceed. Actually it is class a for the first 30 watts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 If you ever get a chance to hear some OTL amps, I'd suggest you give them a listen. I had a most favorable experience with some although they didn't have enough power for me (4 watts). Now that your older question is over, I'd side with Artto in that, let someone else take the depreciation. In other words, I'd say no way to buy the anniversary stuff unless you have deep pockets and wanted it for some vanity purposes. Sounds like you made a good choice [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I would like to know because i am thinking about buying the mcintosh 60th anniversary tube system.Two mc 75 monobloc amps and a tube preamp that is part of the deal.My current amp is a yamaha mx-1.which has 200w per channel.The tube amps only have 75 watts each. IMHO, absof'inglootly, hands down, the tube sound is superior to solid state. Currently I have more than one system of each, and I'll take the tube sound any day, over SS. My 2 main music listening systems play through VRD and MC60 amps. Only my vintage Luxman C05 and it's matching amp come close to competeing with the tubed systems. My amps are 60 watt mono's. I've never had to use more than 10% that capacity (based on dial turn) to shake the foundation and rattle the windows. But then of course, my speakers are Heritage, e.g. Khorns and Cornwalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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