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In Reply to: RE: Should I trade my Heathkit W-5's for a Mac 2105? posted by sberger on June 15, 2016 at 19:34:34
I have an M-4 and I think it a great sounding amp. The only electrolytics in the thing are in the power supply. Replace those and you have a rebuilt amp. See the link for the description of the circuit. It is very sophisticated and extremely well built.
Dave
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Mine has been completely restored and sounds great. Perfect driving AR3's(and KLH Model Six's, too, believe it or not).
What was done in the restoration?
Dave
My tech did it. Recapped amplifier and pre sheet driver boards, added new output transistors, new multi-turn trimmers, new lamps.
Mine definitely need some new lights! I need to tear into the thing, but honestly, it sounds great as it stands. I was listening to Bernstein's Candid last night and the dynamics were awesome! It is also a very smooth and musical amp.
Dave
I thought W-5s were tube amps. Have you heard the 2105 in your house with the ARs? I always thought early SS Mac sounded kinda dull and blah.ET
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They are tube amps.
No I don't own the 2105 and haven't heard it with the 3's. I'm getting the message that you're not the only one who feels that way about the 2105. The funny thing is that when I did a search, there's a lot of folks who really like it. That said, doesn't sound like it would significantly better any of the solid state amps, including my Yamaha M-4, in driving the 3's, so ultimately I'm happy that I just walked away.
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