It is a powered DAC in which the signal remains digital all the way until the point it exits to the speaker terminals. Nothing is lost, nothing is added. Whoever thinks that their dac/amp combinations is better has only that in their mind! Well, in the audio world, people believe what they want to believe, which is why there are people who buy $1000 digital interconnect (it's about as stupid as buying a $200 printer cable Baton Rouge Pro Mobile Mechanic

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Great power, high, mid and bass absolutely perfect control, great soundstage- engine diagnostics and repair

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This reminds me of my childhood days when I'm still living with my parents. My dad used to have this product and growing up listening to his music has a big influenced to me. Anyway, this product is built to last. It still produces quality sound and strong power based. No wonder my father keep it and it is still working up to now.

I don't find any issues with this product. Anyway, please reach out just in case you need a contractor to handle any installation of residential decks in Brighton, CO.

Power to spare and musical as all hell. Very nice looking Build quality like a fine scientific instrument.

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beautiful, very very great sound and holographic stage more than many modern contemporary power amps

Absolutely none, after many amps I return always on this old but still great amplifer!

Great power, high, mid and bass absolutely perfect control, great soundstage

You play music and then... don't belive that is too loud until someone talk and you don't ear him! 😁

I bought my 2205 in 2000 from hi-fi haven, a McIntosh dealer in whittier cal. they've been in business since the early 50's. my first units were a Marantz and phase linear and 4 bose 901 series 2 speakers. this amp is built like a tank. I've had my amp meters stuck all the way to the right meaning at least 250 watts per chanell contiuous. my 4 bose took all that power and with power guard working I didn't have to worry about distortion. if you like your music loud you need a McIntosh amp with power guard. note. the mc2300 which is pretty popular doesn't have power guard!

My setup:
McIntosh MC 2205 amplifier
Martin Logan Ascent speakers
Rotel 1070 CDP
SignalCable Ultra interconnects
SignalCable Ultra bi-wire speaker cables

Note that like a previous reviewer, I have not added a pre-amp to this relatively simple system in order to remove any unneeded pre-amp coloration. With that said, the sound of the system and the perfomance of the MC 2205 is excellent. Resolution of vocals, guitars and percussion within a wide soundstage is very good. I have listened carefully to my fovorite CDs including Genesis Second's Out, ELP Works, King Crimson In the Court of the Crimson King, Yes Close to the Edge and Pink Floyd Meddle and can now pick up nuances thet could not be perceived with entry level equipment (in my case Adcom 550 amp).

My system:
Rotel 1070 CDP
McIntosh MC 2205 amplifier
Signal Cable Ultra Interconnects & Bi-wire speaker cables
Martin Logan Ascent speakers

This amp is timeless: precise sound imaging at low and high volumes throughout the frequency range. Audio stays precise at higher volumes. Soundstage is wide with separation of vocals that is quite impressive. No himt of grain. A fine value if you can find in this price range.