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RE: looking for multi channel amp to drive 3,6 in surround sound system

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In Reply to: RE: looking for multi channel amp to drive 3,6 in surround sound system posted by sharkeync@aol.com on February 17, 2009 at 19:28:34

Try to find a used California Audio Labs MCA 2500 -- you can control which channels are active, 500 W in 8 / 750 in when run in 4 channel and 1000/4 run in 2 channel.

I have used it with 3.6 / 1.6 surround system and now 20.1 / 1.6 surround. I compared it to Mac 402 monos on 3.6s and liked it better in 2ch. Also better sounding than Sunfire IMO, lower noise floor, more air, wider soundstage.

You should be able to get one for under 2000. $7500 new in 2000.

They will bring your 3.6s alive.

Widescreen Review uses 5 modified monoblock versions of this amp in their top system.

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RE: looking for multi channel amp to drive 3,6 in surround sound system - Bibo01 03:50:14 02/18/09 (6)
Dr. Jazz,

I read your review on this amp here at Asylum. Nice!
Does California Audio Labs MCA 2500 have a switch for 230V-50Hz?
Do you know its power consumption at that voltage?
Thanks
- unfortunately no ... and it does require a 20 amp line (nt) - Dr.Jazz 19:17:44 02/18/09 (5)
  and it does require a 20 amp line
  - RE: unfortunately no ... and it does require a 20 amp line (nt) - Audioi 13:55:36 02/19/09 (4)
    Did that help you?
    Too Much Music, Not enough Time.
    - RE: unfortunately no ... and it does require a 20 amp line (nt) - sharkeync@aol.com 18:10:27 02/19/09 (3)
      thanks to everyone that has gave me a reply i am greatful i was wandering which is superior in the anthem a5,sunfire 400 times 7 or the parasound halo i hear they will all work but i want to also use my mcintosh mc207 thanks in advance for al those willing to help
      - RE: unfortunately no ... and it does require a 20 amp line (nt) - rpcoins 07:31:34 02/23/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: unfortunately no ... and it does require a 20 amp line (nt) posted by sharkeync@aol.com on February 19, 2009 at 18:10:27
        
        I would NOT buy a McIntosh 207 to drive 3.6 Maggies. I am a huge fan of McIntosh, but 200 wpc is just not enoough power for 3.6s. That is a very expensive amp and you will NOT be satisfied with the power output driving your speakers.
        
        I went through a couple of other very nice but underpowered amps before finding MC501s for my 3.6s, an amazing combination to my ears. The difference is huge. I would recommend at least a 402 for your mains and then something smaller for the rest of your speakers.
        
        Good luck in your search
      - RE: unfortunately no ... and it does require a 20 amp line (nt) - sharkeync@aol.com 18:11:53 02/19/09 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: unfortunately no ... and it does require a 20 amp line (nt) posted by sharkeync@aol.com on February 19, 2009 at 18:10:27
        
        i meant to say i want to use the mc207 in addition to a new amp
        
        RE: unfortunately no ... and it does require a 20 amp line (nt) - Audioi 05:15:14 02/20/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: unfortunately no ... and it does require a 20 amp line (nt) posted by sharkeync@aol.com on February 19, 2009 at 18:11:53
        
        Well.... I think you came to the right place!
        Too Much Music, Not enough Time.

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