I just get this little mac a few month ago. I was a little worry about it cause there was the smallest and one of the cheapest mac amplifier I could find, so I read some reviews here to take my final approach and finally I took it.
At the moment I connected it with my pre mac c46, and an Arcam cd17, my Cabasse speakers began to sound so sweet, and clear, so musical ,that I was really happy and enthusiast about it.
Excellent Mcintosh amp !!!!

Excellente Mc Amplifier !!!!!!!! Great in all range of sound, excellent bass, the mid are very neutral, also the look are Fantastic, I high recomended these amplifier for a entry hi end system and shure you will be very happy with these "little" Mcintosh.

No nonsense approach, sounds/looks great

No power switch

This amplifier supplements my Nak PA-5 amp and is played through a Nak CA-7A pre amp in a 4 channel system. In short, it sounds great. Both amps compliment each other. It is amazingly strong, quiet, and sweet. I don't know what more to say about it, except that I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. However, I would purchase a later model than the one I have. The later models have a power switch, balanced inputs, and no pan locks. For the money, this is a great buy.

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Nakamichi "old school" gear

highs, mids, lows, looks, convenience features like balanced inputs and power control

none at all

Wow! What an incredible little amp this 7100 is! I am astounded despite having listened to some very expensive amps that claim to have it all. This amp does everything very well and for the used price, it is down right unbeatable. My Paradigm Reference 100s become boundless, the depth is envelopping, the highs are crystal without hurting your ears (unlike my past Krell KSA100), the bass is INCREDIBLE - tight, refined, precise. I have it paired up with my favorite preamp - the McIntosh C712. I took the 7100 to my lab and ran some tests on its power output and it matches the owners manual curves exactly - 195W into 6 ohms continous!!! Just an incredible little amp. I am now sticking with McIntosh in getting another Mc amp with autoformers and meters but I am definately keeping this little gem. In case you are seeking one of these, get a late model one (95-97) because they have a power switch, power control, balanced inputs, no front panloc buttons, and a large terminal block where my 1/2 inch MIT T2 spades fit perfectly (a problem with most older Mcs). The early models have none of these added features. Well, enough typing, I am going off to listen to my new-found love affair! Arthur

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Krell KAV150a, Krell KSA100, Classe CA150, McIntosh MC2125

warm sound with much details that suite my Dynaudio, Denon 's amp ios no good because the sound is too bright but w/o detail

power is not enough, perhaps MC 150 with autoformer is better for my spk!

I have brought a displayed MC 7100 from a local dealer and find that it is a wonderfulpower amp. The sound is warm with the treble like crystal and the bass is deep. Good for classical music esp for the orchestral music. Since my amp is a display, the cost is very low ( ~ US $500 ) but it still have the local authorized dealer 's warranty. Who else can tell me where can I buy another one for bridging them into 300W mono ??

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Denon 2500 int amp

Smooth distribution of power to both highs and low end

none

I originally used these in my home theater and found that they work very well. I now have them biamping a pair of A/D/S M1290's, with a Mac tube C20 Preamp. I use a Sony SACD cd player. This has turned out to be an incredible music system. The sound stage is open with great depth.

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other McIntosh Amps

Solid center image, continuity on musical passages

A little less refined than some <1.5k tube options

I got this amp from a friend as a loan since my Rowland may be gone (sold). I was expecting to have just some music as background while the interested individual may decide or not to keep my ROwland.

For my surprise, the Mac was not bad.... as a matter of fact it is sounding very well, particulary in the bass section and image stability. It is not of course at the same league as the Rowland, but one can't go wrong with this product for the asking price, MacIntosh is getting better with their SS products.

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MC 7100 Glass panel. ELECTRICAL: 100w/ch into 8 ohms or 150w into 4 ohms. (300w into 8 ohms mono) Response 20-20kHz (+0 -0.25dB). Distortion
0.005%. Noise and hum -115dBA. Output direct coupled for 4 to 8 ohms. No
autoformers. Damping factor 100 or greater. Input impedance 20k. Input
sensitivity 1.4v. Sentry Monitor. Power Guard. FRONT PANEL: Illuminated.
Power Guard lamps. BACK PANEL: Output barrier strip. Audio inputs. Gain
controls. Mode sw: stereo or mono. AC outlet. Fuse. Panloc mounting.
Size 3-5/8"H, 17-1/2"W and 14-1/2"D. Weight 24 lb. Sold in 1992-1997.
Last retail price $1400.00 I have 4 in wall 4 ohm speakers hooked up to this amp and it is excellent. no ditortion and no strain on the amp with the power gaurd system flawly music. this amp will be passed down in the family it's that good>

I recently bought the MC 7100, and I must say that it sounds impressive, absolutely musical, and also the other important factors are excellent.

I recently matched a pair of B&W P 5's (GREAT SPEAKERS) WITH MY B&K AVR-202(AMAZING A/V REVIEVER) and did not care for the sound as it was too dry and bright.On a chance,since I always wanted to own a McIntosh, I purchased a NIB
mc 7100 to power the P 5's leaving the 202 to power my B&W center,and the 603's
I use in the rear. Needless to say I'm looking for another 7100 (anyone out there?) so I can run both at 300w mono on each of the P 5's. The 7100 made all the difference with these speakers. They are now fleshed out in that warm,full,sweet B&W manor that makes these speakers a joy to listen to! Best
move in a long time,buying the MC 7100!! For those interested,the match between the speakers and both power sources is now seemless.