McIntosh MC250 Power Amplifier: Vintage Audio Review Episode

[@chrisblock6697]

Thanks for another review of a "classic" piece. You must have a great group of friends to get the very interesting equipment you measure and report upon. I think this may have been McIntosh's first solid state piece? I have the MC2505 (have had since high school and I'm in my mid 60's now) that I believe is really the same circuit and the MC250? I always find it interesting that McIntosh continued to go with the output transformers even when they "moved" to solid state. Some say that gives these a "tube like" sound. I don't know, but my MC2505 is "smooth" but maybe not as "detailed" as current amps? I think replacing the caps would have allowed this piece to perform better? But still, as old as this piece is and maybe never have been serviced in 60 years???? it's amazing some still like the "sound" of this vintage guy. Thanks again!!!

[@vintageaudioreview]

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are about the same age. Glad you kept your 2505. The MC7200 I reviewed a ways back did not have the output xformers. I am not a big believer in "tube" sound from what I have done a/b testing on- see the one video where I did an a/b test between solid state and tube amps. They typically measure different, but can't always translate that to a sonic difference. You will meet some of my audio friends in about 2weeks where we do an a/b test....

[@vincedebart]

Thanks for the great video. I’ve had several Mcintosh amps over the years. I’d like to pick up a 250 thanks again great video as always.

[@vintageaudioreview]

Thanks for taking the time to let me know that you liked it. Hopefully you will find a 250 that is affordable.

[@ragnarhairybreeks]

Keep these vids coming, it’s always an eduction. Mind you, another amp I doubt I’ll ever see let alone own :-) but I love the vids about this sort of thing. Thank you

[@vintageaudioreview]

Thanks so much for letting me know you find the videos useful. With some luck you may end up with one of these..but wait a few weeks for a video that may surprise you..

[@chrisblock6697]

@@vintageaudioreview Can't wait for the surprise!!! You do great stuff!

[@vintageaudioreview]

@@chrisblock6697 It is an a/b video- I am curious what the responses will be...