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    Array 1400 with Mcintosh MC402

    Hi , I am planning to get a mc402 to match with my Array1400 . I will be biwiring the speakers . May I know what ohms should I connect to on the Mcintosh ? Understand the Array1400 is rated at 8ohms but the Horn module is at 6ohms

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    If you have not already bought it, I would advice against the MC402 for this speaker.

    I lived with the MC402 for over a year, and it shows a lack of control when used with large woofers with lots of return current. The mids and highs are glorious, and with smaller speakers the bass is also great.

    Anyways. Always go for the 8ohm outputs if it does not cause any trouble. Then you will have the least interference from the autoformer.
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    How about MC252 ? I can only afford to get either a MC252 or MC402 but not 501...

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    quote:I lived with the MC402 for over a year, and it shows a lack of control when used with large woofers with lots of return current. The mids and highs are glorious, and with smaller speakers the bass is also great.



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    I currently have that setup. I enjoy the hell out of it. 8 ohm taps.

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    Thanks . Maybe I will go with a 303 instead of 402 +202...

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasonyeo View Post
    Thanks . Maybe I will go with a 303 instead of 402 +202...
    Why? 402 is ok with that speakers

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    I think you could bi wire them also. I have done that with my S2600 with great success. Try the bottom on the 4 ohm tap and the highs on the 8 ohm tap. Then reverse and pick what you liked the best.

    No great love on this site for McIntosh it would seem.

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    I listen to this speakers with a less powerfull amp. Bass was excellent!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Luke View Post
    Why? 402 is ok with that speakers
    My friend told me I will regret if buying the MC402 because not enough juice . He went directly to buy the 501s to pair his B&W802D after listened to MC402 .

    I am now in the loss now Not sure to buy a MC402 for Array1400 and a MC202 for Array880 center or just buy the MC303 . Any suggestions ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom1040 View Post
    I think you could bi wire them also. I have done that with my S2600 with great success. Try the bottom on the 4 ohm tap and the highs on the 8 ohm tap. Then reverse and pick what you liked the best.

    No great love on this site for McIntosh it would seem.
    Can connect in this way ? No issue with the poweramp?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom1040 View Post
    I think you could bi wire them also. I have done that with my S2600 with great success. Try the bottom on the 4 ohm tap and the highs on the 8 ohm tap. Then reverse and pick what you liked the best.

    No great love on this site for McIntosh it would seem.

    Quote Originally Posted by Luke View Post
    I listen to this speakers with a less powerfull amp. Bass was excellent!!
    My Array1400 is on the way Still using the Array1000 and bass already good . My friend already bought my array1000 .

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasonyeo View Post
    Can connect in this way ? No issue with the poweramp?

    I did with the S2600. If fact, on the AudioKarma site, the guys from Mac confirmed this was possible. I have yet to with the Arrays since I have not had the time, but they are set up for bi-wiring.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasonyeo View Post
    My friend told me I will regret if buying the MC402 because not enough juice . He went directly to buy the 501s to pair his B&W802D after listened to MC402 .

    I am now in the loss now Not sure to buy a MC402 for Array1400 and a MC202 for Array880 center or just buy the MC303 . Any suggestions ?
    Try to listen with 2 amps and donīt know which of the two is actually running. You will be surprised

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    Hope people didnt misunderstand. I LOVE mcintosh amplifiers. I just don't think they have ultimate control over large woofer. The 1.2kw and 2kw is a different story ;D

    I would buy a 402 over a 501 any day. The reason is that the cooling on the 501 is underdimensioned. Same with the 252. The 501 is just a balanced single channel 252.

    If you can afford it i think 2x252 is the best bet, if you want to stick with Mcintosh.

    For woofer control the 252,402, and 501 is easily bested by a "small" Crown XTi amplifier. But as stated. The mids/highs on these amps is close to the very top.

    If it was my money, i would use the Greg Timbers workaround and make them active, with a cheap XTi for woofer duty, and a nice tubeamplifier for the horn. Did i hear someone say MC2102?
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