In Reply to: RE: Marantz Classics Reissued 1996 posted by kentaja on May 1, 2015 at 04:09:04:
Do you consider the reissued McIntosh Mc 275 a knockoff?
If you do, fine. If you don't, fine.
I own a pristine Sherwood S-5000 that while good sounding in stock form, sounds fantastic now that Mike Samra worked his magic - This thing keeps getting better!
Kootenay's sentiments mirrored mine, albeit with a humble S-5000 rather than the vaunted Marantz. The original S-5000 sounded a bit thick in the middle and rolled off on top with a robust bottom that was somewhat bloated and loose.
AS (After Samra), There is just so much more detail while maintaining it's original character - no brightness what so ever. The bottom is tight, fast and extended - This may be due to the massive Russian Teflon coupling caps.
I think designers from the golden age would lust over today's available parts and if given the chance, would certainly upgrade their initial design.
Having stated that; Today's designers would probably love to have the great iron (transformers), along with tube selection of yesteryear - Telefunken, Amprex, RCA, Sylvania, Mullard, Westinghouse, Mazda, and on and on......
Even if I had the resources to compare vintage vs new transformers, tubes, and caps, I don't have the time. I have more important things to do while the weather is great. I didn't get a 1 handicap by sitting inside all day doing critical listening.
It's a interesting debate with no right or wrong answer(s). Have great weekend.
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Follow Ups
- Do You Consider The Reissued McIntosh Mc 275 To Be A Knockoff? - geezerrocket 06:31:58 05/01/15 (1)
- RE: Do You Consider The Reissued McIntosh Mc 275 To Be A Knockoff? - kentaja 12:34:27 05/01/15 (0)