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I'm new here and I'm glad to meet you all Just a question for you, What amp do you prefer: Mcintosh or Bryston and why? (I know you prefer A-1400 but in second position) Sorry but my English is not perfect Thanks JC2
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Which Mac and which Bryston?
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Bryston is Canadian! Manufactured in my home town.
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Neither. I prefer more bang for the buck type Audio Equipment. Can't spend 7-15K on an amp! However, this things looks amazing: "delivering 2000 watts of continuous power and 8000 watts at the peaks" http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/mcintosh-mc2kw-2000-watt-reference-power-amplifier.aspI still really want an ep800 and an a1400 amp.. Not long and I'll be craving a new center channel too
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I have had the great pleasure of hearing amps from both manufacturer's and you can't go wrong with either.
I always associate Bryston with SS and the McIntosh with tubes though.
The McIntosh is built to withstand a direct nuclear hit and probably retains a higher resale value.
Older McIntosh amps (1970's especially) are highly desirable to audiophiles. Check out their eBay listings.
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Not sure if one is better than the other. They are both top notch. I think when you start getting into McIntosh territory (price wise); choices start to become choices centered around name, appearance and bragging rights more than sound quality or sonic differences.
Rotel and NAD both make some very good amps at a reasonable price points. I’d put them on your shopping list as well. I’m sure there are others in this league as well.
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Bryston is Canadian! Manufactured in my home town. No wonder they're so damned expnsive. Teri keeps walking past the plant. Bet they have nose prints all over the front windows.
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I would say Mcintosh, between those 2 options. Due to the Mcintosh being a tube amp, if you are talking about the Mcintosh tubes?..
However I went with Krell, more power for the same money as a Mcintosh..
What speakers are you planning on getting? what is your budget for an amp? and what kind of processor or preamp are you using?
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dakkon thanks to answer I don't have a pre amp and in the future I'll buy a pair of m80v2. Don't know for the lamp amp or anything else. No budget for now. I was just asking a general question about those company. My listening is 60% music, 30% Home theater and sometimes for gaming but I don't know if I will use it for that. I know that Bryston is built in Canada what about Mcintosh? Thanks JC2
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