McIntosh MC443 Car Audio Amp Dyno Test - Rated at 0.005% THD!

#McIntosh #HiEnd #CarAudio
Today I show off the McIntosh MC443, a 300W monoblock from the mid 90's. Unlike most car audio amps, this one is rated at 0.005% THD. Who does that? No one else I've seen in car audio, that's who. McIntosh was bought by Clarion in 1990 and started making car audio amps in 1994 up until the early 2000's. The MC443 shown is the non VU meter version, there was also the MC443M which had the famous McIntosh blue VU meters for showing output.
The MC443 is a full-range Class A/B monoblock rated:
300W at 4 ohms, 14.4V, 0.005% THD
500W at 2 ohms, 14.4V, 0.005% THD
"Stable" at 1 ohm, no rating provided
All McIntosh amps incorporate a technology called PowerGuard, which limits distortion to 3% and allows you to push the amp to it's limits without experiencing "clipping". Let's find out how this amp performs on the Amp Dyno and we'll take a deep dive later to show off the details of this amp.
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[@McHdiver]

Please find a luxman cm2050.

[@alvertozavala3406]

barevids Can do it.

[@wal]

@@alvertozavala3406 he could, but he's in the UK and it would cost $100 each way just for shipping...

[@unkyuge]

still got that R5. email in the comment from last week, and I found your oldschoolstereo gmail and sent something there too.

[@austintyler7991]

I'm not gonna say it. Mr Sanford already did. :-( Look like it was good amp. Thanks for video

[@timgraysontv]

I have 2 McIntosh amps, MC431 & MC431m in my 1984 Porsche 911 for the last 27 years. I blast them daily, they still sound perfect. It's my everyday driver that I put 385,000 miles on it so far, loved every mile...

[@brentolbrych230]

I scored a mc431m and a mcc302 in January, almost ready to install now.

[@timgraysontv]

@@brentolbrych230 I listening to mine rn

[@gaffle-411]

I use to have an ‘85 911 Targa. Sold it for a 2004 911 Turbo Cabriolet. I’ll upgrade the car audio some day but not sure if I’ll go all out or just do the current class-D modern stuff.

[@HifiVega]

Noooo! Power guard is yo friend! I think the efficiency on this amp was exemplary as most class a/b amps of this era and even some amps I’ve tested recently (you know who you are!) struggle to get out of the 40’s efficiency. Great video as always

[@wal]

Efficiency was better than the magazine test got using 12.5V of input. More voltage seems to be the answer to these. Manual says they can handle up to 18V also!

[@randomtube8226]

The ending is enough to make a grown man cry. This is McIntosh we are talking about. Definitely SQ to the max! Actually enough power for most people. I one of the few that doesn't even like soft clipping. I hate all forms of clipping. Wish that it didn't exist. Even 1% THD is too high for my liking. I guarantee this amp sounds and performs absolutely stellar. Someone get Barevids on the phone!

[@wal]

Unfortunately Sam is in the UK and shipping is obscene for something like this. I’ve found a tech in the states who can repair

[@corymerry3399]

@@wal could you share the techs name here in the states please? I have a highphonics that needs a feeshen up.

[@ansalon72]

Stout and classy. Also, I know what goes into a video like this, so I’m happy to be a #3.

[@wal]

You are always #1 in my book 👌

[@andrewland843]

@@wal you are corny lol. But I love your vids

[@BigSmartArmed]

1997 - 300w amp does 1.4K 2020 - 1k amps do 300w

[@shanecabbage2187]

So sad, but oh so true.

[@honda-s2k]

Made in china, cheaper low quality parts, if people buy in to the fake news, they will buy a Chinese amplifier without doing any research, it's so sad

[@johnclark3067]

I feel like this is the case with class d. Big old school class ab amps were scary powerful in my opinion. So much has changed that it is difficult to compare old vs new. Speakers handle so much more power as well.

[@housepumpinpc3983]

Fo real...

[@V8Lenny]

Build a 1400W amp and rate it 300W , nothing special , just fooling idiots.

[@mysock351C]

For what its worth the stability remark is more in line with the amplifier still being stable if the load impedance dips below 2 ohms, say for a ported enclosure at resonance. On the dyno, essentially once in clip the power supply rails are, more or less, directly connected across the 1-ohm test load once the output transistors are driven hard into conduction, so it really stresses things. Same with the Brazilian amplifiers that have no output filter. Each half of the bridge will basically connect the power supply right across the test load at higher duty cycles, so they blow up as well.

[@envisionelectronics]

Yes that is what they mean by “stable” at 1 ohm, meaning the amp won’t blow up during transients as the impedance dips into 1 ohm territory. Thank you for bringing clarity to the comment section.

[@michaelzernie7092]

Ive only seen a couple of these. Gorgeous looking amps. Awesome sound quality. And I like watching your videos for ALL the info you provide.

[@darrianbenjamin7292]

A little piece of The Soundman Doug died watching that McIntosh blow up. He loves the MacIntosh amps

[@dtrain8335]

Love it! I had an MC431 100x4 running a pair of McIntosh 6.5" components and a 12" McIntosh sub. It sounded amazing! Unfortunately I had nothing but problems with the amp blowing and going into protect. After the 3rd time having to send it in for warranty replacement I returned it for a PPI PC4100. It didn't sound as amazing as the MC431 but I pounded on that amp for years with no issues what so ever.

[@wal]

Oh wow that’s concerning 🤔

[@dtrain8335]

@@walFor the money I paid for it back then it sure was. For some reason that amp didn't like pushing a sub. I ran it for about 6 months pushing highs only and it was fine. I down sized from a PPI PC2350 and put a single 12” back on the McIntosh and it popped again. I'd had enough at that point. I still haven't been able to recreate that McIntosh sound till this day.

[@VisionSandS]

I sold McIntosh (car and home) in the mid '90s. I would love to see what an MC4000M outputs after all these years

[@johnclark3067]

Doug Bernard (Soundman) has one. I heard one in Tampa, FL in a Porsche. It had MB Quart and JL Audio speakers. I had the smaller six channel.

[@38911bytefree]

That is what you expect from Mc, no BS, pure power and pure quality (when power guard is on)

[@matthewj.hullbasbmf5001]

Always loved SQ stuff. SQ is a hole different feeling and excitement of the senses. Sounds amazing when done properly. Really dig the videos. Never miss an episode. Big D, Doug(Soundman), Steve(SMD), and EXO, required basshead viewing!

[@honda-s2k]

Your exactly right, sq is the way to go, I love hearing my music not just a sub with stock door speakers like 90% of car audio people go for these days.

[@matthewj.hullbasbmf5001]

Luke Holloway the first time I heard proper imaging I was blown away. Don’t get me wrong SPL is awesome. I agree there is a whole other side of audio a lot of people are not even focusing on and missing out on.

[@brentbolivar9283]

Thanks for videos, the sound quality of these maps are amazing

[@davidarbona239]

Thanks for the video. Great work as always. Group #3 and proud!

[@jase1911]

I'm in the group for every little bit of information that you can put in a video... I love your videos and the effort you put into them.. Knowledge is king 🤴

[@draft6969]

Most anticipated video of the year!!!! Just awesome

[@wal]

Oh wow, hope I don’t disappoint

[@draft6969]

@@wal OMG!!! 😪 I won't be disabling the power guard on mine. Well new caps and she will better than original. Thanks for the video and as Paul Harvey would say...and the rest of the story.

[@doctersound9630]

@WillistonAudioLabs - Thank you for your videos! I sincerely appreciate the time and effort you put into them! Cheers!

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@markstottlemyre409]

Love all of this vintage car audio testing and tear downs you are doing! Making me want to re-install my Vifa 10's sealed box (from the early 90's) and install it.

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@erikrunas226]

Thank you for making all of these videos.

[@lacboiatl]

Dang it man. That's why these tests are performed and I salute you for doing them.

[@shanecabbage2187]

Thank you so much for your time and sharing these great stories. Also, please thank your friend for making the amp available to do this vid. Stay awesome, God bless.

[@davidfromamerica1871]

I looked into buying a McIntosh car amp. The one I was looking at cost $1800.00 at the time. The BIG amp was $3700.00 at the time. That amp was huge duel meters and WT. was 50 pounds for that car amp. I decided to go with the JLAUDIO Slash A B 5 channel amp instead when that amp first came out for $850.00 at the time. JLAUDIO made high quality amps.i still have that amp with no regrets buying it. I still think JLAUDIO makes high quality car audio gear, speakers and amps.

[@sledhead8625]

My friend had one back in the day. I bought it off him for $250 and I still have it. Haven’t used it in probably 15 years.

[@endall39]

You take all the risks to satisfy our curiosity! Much appreciated D. I’ve always loved those amps. The best of old school SQ!

[@danrogers9945]

Love your 3 viewer classes! Its not all just watts bass heads! Its clean sharp watts with headroom that makes your stand up on the back of your neck! Glad to be #3 class!

[@wadehensley5005]

Clarion was the shit in the 90's. I had the DRX9375R ProAudio head unit. Cleanest HU i've ever owned.

[@bradgilpin9740]

Wow that little thing is badass!!! Beautiful and powerful! Thanks for doing everything you do bro! Hope everything works out for the amplifier.

[@carpetcleaningprofessor]

You rock big.d so nice to see a amp do more than what it says. No reason to fake ratings just produce what you claim

[@jdmintegradp]

full videos are the way to go, IMO. Thank you for your work, always impressive..

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

Always look forward to your full vids.

[@cmexeqtu21]

I think you do just fine with how you have been doing videos sir. People just don't realize all the work and time it takes to actually do all this . Keep up the awesome work guy!

[@ogbt]

love the content man, i like to no nonsense reviews, really testing what people use

[@onsightaudio7860]

Been waiting all day for this 😁😁😁

[@wal]

Awe yeah!

[@bradlwykfulbright]

Tuned in for the next part! You did what I probably would have done by disabling power guard, looks like that circuitry definitely works when engaged. I finished the home sub cabinet using the Dayton 250w plate amp paired to the MCM 15" 8 ohm replacement subwoofer. Built a custom 3 cube/1.5 cube 6th order for a home theater. Ummm, it shakes the entire 3 story house from the basement up!!!! I'm trying to talk who I built it for into upgrading to the 4 ohm driver, heeeheee! Thank you for doing the dyno on the dayton amp, waiting to see your follow-up video on it!

[@303nitzubishi4]

Oh nooooooo! I think this is the first time I have ever felt sad after watching one of your dyno vids--- :( --- Can't wait for ptII Thanks for always making great videos big D. I must say I am part of the grey pupon crowd but your videos never dissapoint. Have a great week

[@timpindell8178]

I am diggin the two part series for amps that have a story to tell. My only hope is that the second part is not far off, otherwise people might just watch them back to back. Thanks for all you do!

[@wal]

I totally didn't intent to blow up the amp and my production time vs release is literally days not weeks so I can plan things that just don't happen. I'll try to do better not setting false expectations. I don't expect it to take more than a month to get the amp fixed and create the 2nd part though

[@timpindell8178]

@@wal Crap happens, and I have done worse :) Just a suggestion is all, and I look forward to the next episode

[@GroinsItchin]

Been wanting to see Mac amps forever!! Awesome

[@wal]

Awe yeah

[@TheZooness]

Thanks for the video. I remember drooling over these amps in my younger years. I no longer have the need for crazy car audio, now I have a few McIntosh amps collecting dust as I figure out how I want to setup my current system.

[@danielfranco2011]

I'm a #1 basshead and a #3 appreciate all your time and videos keep em coming , yeuhhh boy

[@wal]

👌😝👍

[@cmac9373]

Finally! I’ve been waiting forever for you to test one of these

[@wal]

Well here ya go!

[@Bassotronics]

Considering the price range and how much power it puts out and the low distortion, I would say that this is the type of amplifier that once to buy, you keep forever. On the other hand, I wonder why it blew; if it was the transistors or a not so good power supply.

[@kiklop8362]

Transistor, after so many years it can not hadle all the load. Plus the protection is getting slow also

[@alekpo2000]

its old as dirt

[@envisionelectronics]

Neither. It’s a matter of too much current for too long. The amp has very “hands off” overcurrent protection circuits for better linearity.

[@envisionelectronics]

Kiklop no it doesn’t work like that.

[@kiklop8362]

@@envisionelectronics rly? So you claim that there Is no degradation in transistor over time?

[@RJSDZNS]

Holy crap I can't believe what happened at the end!! Can't wait for part two!!

[@Mr.Robert1]

The Distortion rating reminds me of my first Pioneer receiver that I purchased during the receiver Wars back in the 70s. It was the pioneer RX 1080. 120 watts RMS. And I remember the Distortion rating being super low .000 G-D only remembers. In the meanwhile I still have it it's an amazing piece of equipment. I opened it up to find that the power supply was this big black cylinder shaped Supply. It had actual real wood on the sides. I believe the weight on it was approximately 60 Lbs. Crystal clear sound, had crossover adjustments on the outside, different filter points. And I was capable of removing two pins out of the back where I was able to use it as a preamp only on a Carver amplifier that I picked up a few years later. The Carver was rated at 500 watts RMS. Needless to say when I didn't know any better I blew many speakers back in the day. Getting off brand garbage that was recommended to me. Just thought I would share after seeing that McIntosh Distortion rating. Brought back memories. I am adding to this post right now as I just looked it up on the internet just for a joke they said that the suggested retail price was $700 at the time and I see they have them on eBay reconditioned some guy is asking $5,500 for it. Also it is the SX1080 not the RX. No such animal guess my eyes are not what they used to be. Being that there was not such a demand where I purchased mine. I purchased it in Brooklyn New York from a place called crazy Eddie's. I specifically remember driving the sales person crazy and getting it for just under $500. I had no idea what I was getting at the time. A classic that will last forever.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@epineiro3]

Love your videos keep it up man

[@wal]

Love your comments man 👌

[@root7205]

Thanks for video.... I'm the "everyone else" crowd. I just enjoy the content and gather damn good info from your channel..

[@swayhem12]

Big D Wiz, nice video! I just came across a McIntosh MCC222, and I'm waiting to get it tested soon.!

[@housepumpinpc3983]

Don't worry Big D. Thanks for accepting the risks. Now we know not to disable power guard.

[@michaelbloom5342]

A real amp. And yeah, I'm in the Grey Poupon crowd! Just got to the end. I was cringing when you disabled the power guard. Then the pop came. Oh man, I felt it though my screen. :(

[@wal]

🤦‍♂️

[@dusty0924]

As a guy who ran a ton of McIntosh amps back in the late 90s. I can tell you those amps ONLY come alive when you bypass the safety power guard. But when you do boy are you rewarded. Best amps I've ever ran aside from monolithic 👌🏻

[@wal]

Just don’t do it on a resistive 1 ohm load 🤦‍♂️

[@emersonmayeaux2482]

Old school amp for the win Big D !! I heard these were some good amps but this really surprised me.. Impressive numbers for sure.. Keep the videos coming.. I look forward to seeing them every week.. The wife always asks me if im watching another big dummy video. Lol.

[@ampcrazy2910]

Big D you are my hero! Prime time TV Thanks for your time and great videos.

[@justforlaughs8988]

I absolutely love love the SQ side of car audio as for the type of viewer I am I can't say I'm any of your #1,#2 or #3 I love all car audio and your videos because your unique in the fact that you don't just test one type of amplifier like the high number watts or sq or just the entry type and for that I love it as for me I love SPL but... I also love SQ and currently building a SPL/SQ car that's been in the works for awhile now and it was because of your videos that really let me see what's out there and best bang for your buck and for that I can't that i can't thank you enough so thank you and keep up the fantastic footage!!!

[@wal]

Thanks brother

[@FLINTmitten810]

Big D between the Sanford and son references and referring to the “more parameters” as the “Grey Poupon” crowd... you crack me up! 🤣 Been a day one fan of your content brotha! Do it for the old skool and their Mommas!!

[@94XJ]

Have loved McIntosh home audio equipment for many, many years. Started with my best friend in high school getting his grandfather's old MC275 after he passed. Beautiful equipment that sounds fantastic.

[@38911bytefree]

The MT275 is a delight. I heard to it once (the new aviversary edition). A keeper forever.

[@motoman22atgmail]

Awesome test Big D 👍 A class AB which is 1 ohm stable in mono and delivers well over 1000 watts is just unreal. The high price of quality 90s tech is easy to explain. You know this amp belongs in your hotrod, right? 😁

[@donalddluckerii3147]

Thanks for the video. Nice to see a quality old-school product test. I gotta say as a home hifi nut im happy to be partly group 2 and partly group 3.

[@LASTLIFEENTERTAINMENT]

Always have been amazed by these amps.!!!

[@MeatPopsycle]

I cant wait until I'm done with school and I can design an amplifier. I'll make sure I send one your way.

[@malakisands8180]

Hopefully you look at the McIntosh from the 90’s, Phoenix Gold , Rockford Fosgate, even Sony of that time to give you a idea of what we had and gave great sound. I will look out for a product that is worth the money

[@bradwarden1050]

I’ve been running the MC443 1ohm for 27 years with PG off. Never been rebuilt. Only problem I’ve found is current draw through 8g fusing blocks can be an issue due to heat for 8g fusing. I had to parallel two circuits to handle the draw. This amp needed 4g wiring input. Otherwise bullet proof!! Great test info!!

[@TheMoistpotato]

Any chance of doing the part 2 to this video. Those McIntosh amps are definitely a unique pc of kit. And I really enjoyed this vid about them.

[@666nacirema666]

i love mcintosh im always on the lookout for the decks and amps that came stock in a few cars when i go to the junkyard

[@666nacirema666]

good way to get cheap SQ

[@robland6118]

Damn that's super impressive to me for an older amp like that. I never knew these amps were really that powerful. Great video Big D!!!

[@wal]

The ones with the VU meters sound better. It’s a psychoacoustic truth 😬

[@darkside59]

Nooooo. 😢😢😢😢 my heart sinked when it blew up. Hope you get it back quick for the second part of the video.

[@vwecco1]

Excellent video, beautiful amp.

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@timmyturbo2117]

This is an awesome video. Im from Endicott a town right next to Binghamton, where the McIntosh lab and factory is. Clarity is unmatched for their home speakers and amps I have 2 towers myself that cost more then my 2018 f150.......

[@Ricardo_C]

Been looking forward to this one

[@wal]

Me too 😂

[@CarMaintenanceGuy]

The .005% THD is why I paid $1100 for my MC431 back in 1999. 4 channel x 100 watts. It sat in the dealer's shelf for many years because nobody was willing to pay that kind of money. I used that monster amp to run my front and rear mid's and high's. The sound quality back then was breathtaking. The only thing I hated about it was that it was so huge. There was no place you could really hide it, so you were forced to showcase it. That ending had me CRINGING HARD!!!!

[@VisionSandS]

I wish I still had my MC4000M from back in the day, I'd send it to you for amp dyno without a second thought.

[@Fotosynthesis858]

I inherited my dads old McIntosh home audio. A pre amp & 1000 watt amp. Impeccable quality. The amp is heavy AF 👍🏾

[@everyhandletaken]

lucky to have those, very nice.

[@charlespetersonii6989]

Was hoping for a gut shot. Thanks for the videos 😁👍

[@wal]

I’ll get you some as i requested the tech to share them when he gets inside to do the repairs

[@charlespetersonii6989]

@@wal You're awesome 👍.

[@quadflopper1012]

ouch, i know that hurt but thank you for the video anyway, i appreciated it more then you can know, I acquired a couple McIntosh amps a few years back but they disappeared before i had a chance to play with them. As crazy as it sounds, for years every time i've watch an amp video it always made me think about those Mac amps and wondered what I missed, I don't think the Mac's could run with the Nak's i ran back in the day but what i saw was still pretty impressive for an a/b'er, that is until you blew it up....lol. You know, you had a good video ending before that happened, you could have just cut that part off and no one would have been the wiser.....

[@Real-Americans-For-Trump-2024]

I had the pleasure of owning 1 of the MC406M back in the early 90’s. Iused it all the way through the early 2000’s. Changed up to now owning 1 each of the MCC406M and a MCC301M. They so far are still running strong with my current set up. I love the McIntosh amplifiers. I just wish Mac would get back into the car Audio business.

[@wal]

Oh yeah, I wish they would come back too. Just not sure how the high end audio market is doing these days

[@jpmcnown1]

Thanks for video - appreciate info.

[@the1jaminnelson593]

Way to go Big-D!! You blew it up before we could hear it bump!! Dang nabit!!

[@wal]

I just got it back repaired 🤙

[@vinnyaudi912]

@@wal where's a good place to have amplifiers repaired big D?

[@gregoryswan1509]

@@wal will you do a sound test for the McIntosh now that you got it back.?

[@cranixten2620]

I'm a Grey Poupon power numbers don't mean anything if it sounds like crap. I like the new two part video. it really sucks that amp blew up. Keep doing what you doing.

[@Miami_Bad_Boy_BOSS]

When I had my audio shop, my clientele were the Heat Dolphins and a few Cartels, lol... I sold a bunch of these, coupled with Focal. Love McI Audio!

[@Thumper68]

I’m a hybrid viewer version 3.1. I always appreciate the videos but I always want the best bang for my buck. It’s Weird I really got into car audio in high school like most of us did and that’s when these amps were being made and honestly I never herd of them until last year or so and I find it so strange like some reverse Mandela effect. Good video as always Big D! Thanks

[@TheDudeRc]

Love Mac amps and have had many. Super clean and very "warm" sound signature. I always wondered just how much more they made over rated at a slightly higher distortion.

[@TheSara200424]

I’m a little bit of #3 and #2 when it comes to this amp at least these amps where things of rich people back in the days I’m Just surprised that after all these years this amplifier still does amazing power !!! Oh my god you big dummy lolololol you blew up that amp wow you truly have balls of steel !! Your the man big D !!!!!!!

[@justinmurphy2227]

GREAT VIDEO! To me, wow, you're taking such a risk with these and that makes you vids so SUSPENSEFUL!!!! Thank you. Hey at least you get to show us the repair and if it's difficult or easy......or expensive....to have done!

[@memyself9339]

Thanks for the video we appreciate your info

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dlcarburetor]

Nice ending clip Big D. "Dang, blew it up" 😅 Apparently the Power Gaurd circuit worked well. Surprising they let the user disable it externally. Looking forward to part 2.

[@MyBlowncobra]

Very respectable..never knew much about them other than they are hard to get your paws on..and we'll known for being really clean.

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

Impressive. Cant wait for the next vid.

[@wal]

I was hoping to have it done sooner than later, but the fact it blew up means it will be some time before I’m ready to do an in depth video about the amp.

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

@@wal ... i didnt realize i missed the last few minutes! Bummer, theres always that chance the blue smoke escapes and electronics just dont work without their blue smoke Still a great vid of a fine amp.

[@RedCan_Rick]

Great video Big D!!!! Hated to see that the Mac had to take one for the team.

[@wal]

It’s getting repaired now, should have it back soon

[@chrisvinicombe9947]

Quality amp 😍 Edit you big dummy! You killed it 😭

[@michaelhollon5332]

The amps without the vu meters are rare because when you showed someone your amp the soft blue glow behind the meters ment you have arrived at the top.

[@kingrpriddick]

I am Viewer Number 3 first and foremost as I hope we all are! But I am also alittle bit of 2. The best thing you could try to do to satiate us is trying to get Barevids back to talk about what he understands of the architecture and some of the design choices it seems the engineers made to pursue the sound quality we know they were after. I haven't watched past 1:54 yet but I know 2 things: these amps sound really good, and they don't test all the way to their SQ related specs.

[@overkillgaming4973]

As a guy that repair McIntosh amps for a living it was said to see you pop that McIntosh amp

[@garypriest7679]

I always look at your videos before buying

[@Choralone422]

I'm with the #3 crowd but I'm also eagerly awaiting part 2 on this amp. I want to see what the guts look like. That amp back in it's day was meant for people with enough money to not care what it cost, they just wanted the best in SQ.

[@Nickword1]

Ohhhhh some true quality right here.. I been wanting to try some of these amps since like 2006 LOl

[@TheNovaks47]

For the time period this amp is from, and it being a Class A/B designed for sound quality and not power, it layed down some very impressive numbers! Pretty cool to see one of these!

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Thanks for the review 👍

[@jwg34]

Dream amp back in the day for a poor servicemen, thanks for taking me back to great old days!

[@BobBasshead]

Back in the early 60's my father had a friend that had a stereo repair shop in Toms River New Jersey, his name was Dwayne R. He had a collection of the old vacuum tube amplifiers with the chrome chassis, what a sight! I'd like to know what ever happened to them. So sad.... and yeah i'm that old...

[@wal]

👌😬👍

[@steveo5174]

Shame it blew up man. I hope everyone hits "like" to help Big D out!

[@1rexrex]

Good job. The little Macs I have are 25x2@4. Hopefully they are as underrated as that one.

[@mathuetax]

Awesome to see a car amp that so thoroughly blows its ratings out of the water. After that Mitzu amp . . . .