do Maggies like the output transformers on a McIntosh SS amp ?

From what I've read the output source impedance of Mcintosh amps is decently low, which I tend to think makes a good match with Magneplanars. I'm not talking about the "8 ohm tap -4 ohm tap" etc- I'm talking about the actual output source impedance, which is different than the "rated matching speaker tap" type of thing.

So it would seem that Mcintosh amps have at least a chance of driving a Magneplanar speaker.

https://www.stereophile.com/content/mcintosh-laboratory-mc462-power-amplifier-measurements

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RE: do Maggies like the output transformers on a McIntosh SS amp ?, posted on November 2, 2021 at 12:31:31
pictureguy Audiophile Posts: 22597 Location: SoCal Joined: October 19, 2008	Do you mean transformer or Autoformer? Different but related 'things'..... some people, myself included, are not huge fans of the Mc 'house sound'.....Or Bryston, for that matter. Too much is never enough

RE: do Maggies like the output transformers on a McIntosh SS amp ?, posted on November 2, 2021 at 16:21:21
trioderob Audiophile Posts: 753 Joined: May 15, 2015	yes .... autoformer is what I was talking about I take it you are not a huge fan ?

RE: do Maggies like the output transformers on a McIntosh SS amp ?, posted on November 16, 2021 at 17:16:07
tortjohn@yahoo.com Audiophile Posts: 204 Location: MA USA Joined: March 28, 2018	When I was looking for an amp for my 37i I called McIntosh and they said not to use an autoformer with Maggie's, they lost a sale but I appreciated the honesty. Joto

RE: do Maggies like the output transformers on a McIntosh SS amp ?, posted on November 2, 2021 at 17:03:07

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Not a big fan of the Mac House Sound......

For the same $$$? Several other possibles come ot mind......

But I'm at the point where that much cost is out of the question and besides? I'd rather spend 2500$ on a certain lens for the camera than a new amplifier.

But I DO want to go give the Klipsch Forte IV a listen.....That's an attractive idea. Especially if I end up building a couple VTA M125 Monoblcok amps...

Sellling my current Maggies and PAIR of stereo amps would put a big dent in the potential bill.
Too much is never enough

RE: do Maggies like the output transformers on a McIntosh SS amp ?, posted on November 3, 2021 at 06:34:10
E-Stat Audiophile Posts: 37644 Joined: May 12, 2000 Contributor Since: April 5, 2002	Mac enthusiasts are all about cosmetics - especially the the BFM. While the following pic is found in Michael Mercer's tribute to HP, it was after my visit when I switched off the cyclop's eyes. I found the useless meters distracting. ;)

RE: do Maggies like the output transformers on a McIntosh SS amp ?, posted on November 3, 2021 at 11:25:47
pictureguy Audiophile Posts: 22597 Location: SoCal Joined: October 19, 2008	A small but vocal school live and die by the meters. Me? Meh? If I cared, I search around and find the Radio Shack meter 'thing' from decades ago. Install a blue LED and call it good. Too much is never enough

Similar, but , posted on November 2, 2021 at 12:24:26
E-Stat Audiophile Posts: 37644 Joined: May 12, 2000 Contributor Since: April 5, 2002	I heard a pair of 2301s drive 3.7s very nicely at Sea Cliff. Mike Hobson brought some really nice white album vinyl to hear.

RE: Similar, but , posted on November 2, 2021 at 12:37:03
pictureguy Audiophile Posts: 22597 Location: SoCal Joined: October 19, 2008	That is ONE expensive set of amps. In that space? MUCH competition from Krell, Pass and a host of others...... Each of the 2301s uses 8x KT88 output tubes. You might be able to use KT120s, but check with Mac first.... Too much is never enough

Very similar approach to, posted on November 2, 2021 at 12:40:30
E-Stat Audiophile Posts: 37644 Joined: May 12, 2000 Contributor Since: April 5, 2002	my VTL MB-450s which can use 6550s or KT-88s. ;)

RE: Very similar approach to, posted on November 2, 2021 at 14:52:53
pictureguy Audiophile Posts: 22597 Location: SoCal Joined: October 19, 2008	And MAYBE KT 120s or KT90 OR even KT100? I'm looking into the VTA M125 Kit and you can pretty much take your pick from that list. I don't even know what it comes with 'stock' but gravitate to the 88s based on expense, availability and sonics..... Each monoblcok takes 4x of 'em.... Too much is never enough

RE: Very similar approach to, posted on November 2, 2021 at 15:03:30
E-Stat Audiophile Posts: 37644 Joined: May 12, 2000 Contributor Since: April 5, 2002	And MAYBE KT 120s or KT90 OR even KT100? Nope. Bea recommends using Gold Lion KT-88s with MB-450s of all generations. VTL does not support the use of those other tube types with current product.

RE: Very similar approach to, posted on November 2, 2021 at 15:20:25
pictureguy Audiophile Posts: 22597 Location: SoCal Joined: October 19, 2008	Is the VTL amp in question Auto Bias? That might make a difference. Also? the different tubes might be 'best' with slighly different resistor values?? Too much is never enough

Mine not, posted on November 2, 2021 at 15:35:23
E-Stat Audiophile Posts: 37644 Joined: May 12, 2000 Contributor Since: April 5, 2002	current series III version is. VTL's tube suggestions are independent of that question.

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