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I've listened to it quite a bit

Posted by hatari (A) on May 28, 2007 at 08:53:35

In Reply to: MCINTOSH MA 2275 posted by Jesse on May 27, 2007 at 20:40:19:

Overall, it's just OK in my books.

I found the bass to be a loose (on floor standing 3-ways), and I found it did not have the ability to deal with complex arrangements (if you listen to classical) very well at all. The mid-range on voice only (male or female) was very impressive, and the sound stage it portrayed was also respectable.

The phono stage was worse than an old rega box I have lying around that I paid $600 4yrs ago. It completely collapsed the sound stage. I liked my Levinson solid state integrated so much better, despite not having the sweet mid-range and air of the tubes.

Just my 2 cents. I spent 4 days with it and turned it off after I heard a Rachmaninof piano concerto go to hell in a handbasket with the 2275. If you don't need tons of power consider the Pathos TT instead - you'll be happier, I think.

Again, my opinion, based on my speakers and room. It's an easy piece to lug home. The dealer tells me a MA220 and the 275 tube amp combo do better for about the same price.

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