Well sorry to start another thread on this topic but I just can't decide which way to go. I recently upgraded from N802 to 802D's. Very happy with the upgrade but now feel I want to upgrade my amp. I am driving a set of 802D's currently with a Krell HTS 7.1 and KAV-2250. So I am deciding between MC501's or CAM-400's. Unfortunately I don't think a home demo will work for me for various reasons. Also I don't think an in store demo is a true test as there is many variables involved in Hi-Fi. So if you don't mind I would love to hear some more opinions on which avenue to go. I seem to be leaning towards the MC501's as I like the look and can get a good deal from a local dealer. But ultimately the most important thing to me is sound quality for stereo music, and then home theater, then the other stuff.
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Whatever your decision may be, you can't go wrong whatever your choice is.I also have a complete B&W set and it also took me a while to decide, I've chosen McIntosh.It's a timeless design and the sound is very warm.As I have a pair of 800D's I found the CAM-400 a little to weak (not enough power) to feed those speakers and drive them to the top.I think you need at least a pair of them, and start to bi-amp.That's why I've chosen McIntosh.I bought a pair of 1201's to drive my front speakers.Lot's of power!!!! -
Hey A! glad so see you here too
either the CAM-400 or MC501 will do great honestly, with the McIntosh providing the slightly warmer sound. The key is to get LOTS of power for these guys. I meant to tell you the other day about thinking of an upgrade to your amp, but in the rush I didn't get a chance to talk to you about it. So getting for example, as jericho did, a pair of 1201's is something to look at, and have your rear 805s and center driven separately.
We can talk more...I'll give you a buzz.
-ShervComment
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I don't know if this is going to sound totally nuts but here goes:
I just recently upgraded to three MC501s for my 802Ds and HTM1D. I was driving the 802Ds with an MC402 which I now use with my rear 804S speakers. I'm extremelly happy with the sound improvement up front compared to the... -
Hi guys, I need your advice.
I am currently feeding the CAM 400 with the rotel 1068. I want to keep it for movies and get a GREAT two channel pre to match the CAM400. The problem is that most higher pre amps cannot be hooked up to the 1068 to work as one system ( as far as I understand).
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I have recently noticed a metal vibration sound coming fro the m400 fins. My listening room is pretty well acoustically treated, when I clap my hands, I can hear an echo coming from the fins sounding like metal strings. Double checked with music - When i mute, i can detect that very short... -
Does anyone use Richard Gray in their setups? I have MC501s connecting to 802di and getting a hum... thinking it is dirty power...
If using Richard Gray's, which model would you recommend for the MC501s? I have three MC501s.
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I have a hum in all three of my front speakers.
The two fronts and center are connect to seperate MC501s connect to their own dedicated circuits.
The MC501s are connected to an MX120.
I have an MC207 connected 803S's in the back. The MC207 is connected...
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