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Post by monkumonku on Jul 2, 2021 14:37:20 GMT -5
So what do you think of McIntosh's statement (from their Instagram account) about why meters are useful? That without meters there is no way to know if you've reached or exceeded the power limits of your system?  |
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Post by audiobill on Jul 2, 2021 14:38:23 GMT -5
Absolutely true!!!
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Post by audiosyndrome on Jul 2, 2021 15:07:28 GMT -5
And they look nice too.
Russ
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Post by 405x5 on Jul 2, 2021 15:13:44 GMT -5
So what do you think of McIntosh's statement (from their Instagram account) about why meters are useful? That without meters there is no way to know if you've reached or exceeded the power limits of your system? View AttachmentIt peaked my interest |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jul 2, 2021 15:31:10 GMT -5
If I were to buy a Mac amp again (and I’ve owned them in the past), I would enjoy both the utility of the meter, and the looks — so they would factor in my decision to buy. As for the statement, I’d say you need some sort of a metering or measuring device to ‘know’ when you’ve reached the limit. I’ve seen amps that just had a single ‘Peak’ or ‘Clipping’ LED, which would also tell you, as would a row of LEDs that tell you various powers. So I’d disagree with the ‘without meters’ part, there are other metering devices besides meters. I’d also say none of them are perfect, so ‘know’ is a slippery term.
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Post by 405x5 on Jul 2, 2021 15:38:47 GMT -5
They did away with the meter in the latest version of my favorite amplifier.
That’s OK…. I can’t look when I’m busy getting blown out of my chair from the power it delivers.
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Post by ttocs on Jul 2, 2021 15:47:12 GMT -5
Just get one of these.  |
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Post by audiogeek on Jul 2, 2021 16:38:42 GMT -5
Most bad ass Jeep ever....
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Post by 405x5 on Jul 2, 2021 18:16:26 GMT -5
Just get one of these. “Distracted driving”…..at it’s BEST! |
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Post by DYohn on Jul 2, 2021 19:48:08 GMT -5
Meters belong on recording or mixing devices. That is all.
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Post by markscho on Jul 19, 2021 9:54:15 GMT -5
I am all for the Meters - gives you a ball park on the level of power being used and they look awesome as well. Waiting to see what the DR1 Gen4 brings as well as looking at the McIntosh MC462 for power plant replacements
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Post by garbulky on Jul 19, 2021 9:57:21 GMT -5
So what do you think of McIntosh's statement (from their Instagram account) about why meters are useful? That without meters there is no way to know if you've reached or exceeded the power limits of your system? View AttachmentI LOVE the look of mac gear. In my house with the shared walls, I have XPA-1 gen 2 and I don't have to know if I've exceeded the power limits simply because there's no way I can.  That's the advantage of amp horsepower! |
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Post by markscho on Jul 19, 2021 10:56:33 GMT -5
Still kick myself for not scoring the XPA-1 Gen2s
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Post by tropicallutefisk on Jul 20, 2021 11:38:39 GMT -5
I've owned a McIntosh amp and loved the meters. The look is very nice and the meters are fun to watch. However, I'm pretty sure their usefulness is minimal. With my current system I could not possibly over drive the amps without destroying the ribbon tweeters as well as my hearing.
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Post by 405x5 on Jul 20, 2021 15:27:43 GMT -5
I've owned a McIntosh amp and loved the meters. The look is very nice and the meters are fun to watch. However, I'm pretty sure their usefulness is minimal. With my current system I could not possibly over drive the amps without destroying the ribbon tweeters as well as my hearing. My ears have always been the determining factor as to whether or not my amps were headed into uncharted territory…..not the meters but they are pretty to look at! I once had bridged amps with LED meters. Those were more responsive than the old needle, and beautifully visible at night, no matter where you were in the room. I’ve never seen my latest one move (downtracking converter) on the Sunfire. Theoretically, when you approach the amplifiers limits, the thing starts dropping. At 2000 watts, I can’t see that happening. |
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Post by markscho on Jul 22, 2021 9:51:11 GMT -5
Agreed - I am more pro the LED Meters and still like those in the Gen2s rather then the Needles Meters
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Post by 405x5 on Jul 22, 2021 10:31:52 GMT -5
I recall the day my Phase Linear 400 became “Toast”.
The big bright VU meters flew over to MAX….and stayed there…..never to return!
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