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Re: McIntosh MA-6100 vs. MA-6200

IMHO I would go with the 6200. The 5100 and 6100 were essentially McIntosh's first attempt at commercial integrated amps. Due to market pressures at the time they were rushed into production before some major problems could be worked out. So the later model were better and more dependable. One major problem was if the impedance load dipped on your speakers the amp would self destruct. How do I know? I've done it a FEW times (long repair history here).

McIntosh gear in general is some of the best available. But even McIntosh has it's problems. From experience I will make this one suggestion and do with it as you will. I would not buy any McIntosh unless it was checked out and restored by a certified tech. Pay the extra money and go to Audio Classics or contact DeWickie (sp?) to either buy from or have a piece restored after you buy it.

McIntosh usually is something you will keep forever. So do it right.
charles

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