Hi Guys,
(Not another "do amps sound different thread, just comparing these 2 amps)
I am thinking about upgrading my amps for the long term and have found some used gear locally. I have narrowed it down to a 3-channel Earthquake (300watts, 8 ohms) and a Mcintosh 7106. (6x100w or 3x 300w, 8 ohms)
The Mac is a bit older and about $500 more but in good shape.
I think both of these will run almost any speaker I have now or decide to get in the future. I do not care about surround power being the best because I do not listen to multichannel music and most decent amps will run the surrounds (bookshelf's) well.
If I run the Mac bridged, it will put out the same power as the Earthquake.
What are your opinions on these amps?
Thanks,
Steel
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My System:
Mains: B&W CDM7NT
Center: B&W CDMCNT
Surround: B&W CDM1NT
Main Amp: Krell KAV250A
Center Amp: Outlaw M200
Surround Amp: Adcom 535
2-channel Pre: Krell KAV250P
Main Pre amp: Outlaw 950
CD Player: Marantz CD5400
IC: StraightWire Level 2 & 3
Wires: Audioquest Type 4, Straightwire Quartet
Power Conditioner: Belkin PF60
(Not another "do amps sound different thread, just comparing these 2 amps)
I am thinking about upgrading my amps for the long term and have found some used gear locally. I have narrowed it down to a 3-channel Earthquake (300watts, 8 ohms) and a Mcintosh 7106. (6x100w or 3x 300w, 8 ohms)
The Mac is a bit older and about $500 more but in good shape.
I think both of these will run almost any speaker I have now or decide to get in the future. I do not care about surround power being the best because I do not listen to multichannel music and most decent amps will run the surrounds (bookshelf's) well.
If I run the Mac bridged, it will put out the same power as the Earthquake.
What are your opinions on these amps?
Thanks,
Steel
_________________
Let me tell you something about life, around every corner monsters await. I know, I am one.
My System:
Mains: B&W CDM7NT
Center: B&W CDMCNT
Surround: B&W CDM1NT
Main Amp: Krell KAV250A
Center Amp: Outlaw M200
Surround Amp: Adcom 535
2-channel Pre: Krell KAV250P
Main Pre amp: Outlaw 950
CD Player: Marantz CD5400
IC: StraightWire Level 2 & 3
Wires: Audioquest Type 4, Straightwire Quartet
Power Conditioner: Belkin PF60
