McIntosh flagship SACD/CD/Headphone amp player
Jul 5, 2009 at 1:46 AM Post #16 of 26
Ah...heard this one at AKFest in Livonia (near Detroit) about 3 months ago. It was nice. VERY nice.
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Jul 5, 2009 at 7:59 PM Post #17 of 26
If you are looking for a good cheaper alternative I can recommend the $1,500 Sony 5400. I like it better than the expensive Marantz players.
 
Jan 8, 2010 at 9:22 AM Post #19 of 26
Bearing in mind the prices of McIntosh amps/preams/speakers this is a budget player.
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Economic crisis?
If this is the result of the crisis on high end companies I love it.
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Jan 8, 2010 at 2:51 PM Post #20 of 26
I have to say that the bling level of Macs always put me off, well at least until I heard some of their gear. I've heard them on test twice now, and both times I've come away just thinking "wow". Awesome bits of kit.
 
Jan 9, 2010 at 2:22 AM Post #21 of 26
Looks like something to aspire too, especially if SACD remains viable, something I am doubting.
 
Jan 9, 2010 at 12:33 PM Post #22 of 26
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Looks like something to aspire too, especially if SACD remains viable, something I am doubting.


SACDs are great on this machine but it really shines on Redbook playback. Just awesome!
 
Jan 9, 2010 at 3:05 PM Post #23 of 26
Yeah, I love mine. I am a dedicated vinyl fan and ever since I got the MCD500 I have been listening to less and less LP's.
 
Jan 23, 2012 at 5:22 PM Post #24 of 26
How is the sound from headphones out? Which headphones are you using with it?
 
I am considering the MCD1100 as a single component system with headphones, but don't know how good is the headphone amp.
 
I am going to audition it but would like to have your opinions.
 
Jan 23, 2012 at 6:59 PM Post #25 of 26
I honestly don't do a lot of HP listening these days (don't hurt me!) but I've used Senn HD-600, HD-650 and Grado RS-1 with the headphone out on my MCD-500 with very satisfying results. At least comparable to using an RA-1.
 
Jan 24, 2012 at 1:10 AM Post #26 of 26

clownjuggles said:
heavy is good!
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"Heavy is reliable. If it doesn't work you can always hit them with it." :D

I had an MA6100 and it would kill someone instantly if you dropped it on them from 10'. It's still at my parents' place, one of these days I need to go get it and clean it up. It would probably make a decent HF amp.
 
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