In article .com,
"Steve Scott" wrote:

Thanks Richard, that sure matches my experiences with this amp as well.
Absolutely beautiful sound, and drives a variety of speakers easily.
I just sold my two Haflers I had been using, and am getting ready to
sell the other one, they have been obsoleted by this MC225.

I had paired it with the BM15s and was very pleased; but then I tried
with PMC TB2+ with Kubala-Sosna cables and OMG! I don't know if I can
use that setup for mixing, it sounds too freaking good on everything...
I'm trying the MC225 with Paradigm Esprit 3-ways now, I'll use that
for a while and see how my recordings are going.

Steve

I still have original McIntosh Sylvania 7591 tubes, but I heard that
Soviet tubes are now available at low cost. Wonder if they're any good?
By the way, although the tube cage that was original to this amp (and is
seldom available) looks nice, do not be tempted to use it if you have
one. It traps too much heat and will cook the tubes and aging wiring in
no time. Besides, the soft glow of the tubes is soooo nice, yes?

Gecko