[AliG]

I now have two MC275 running in mono driving the HT3

Does anyone knows how I can take out the black covers for the transformers as pictured below?



I desperately want to take a look at the power transformer, but this unit is built like a tank and weighed like a tank too

[jimdgoulding]

Damn, G, you're still at it, aren't you?  Don't pack your stuff without giving me a little notice!

[AliG]

Jim, I've packed up my vinyl rig... only CD is spinning now.. but the MC275 make my CD sounds like vinyl.. if you come during this weekend, you can take a listen to the open baffle speaker

Damn, G, you're still at it, aren't you?  Don't pack your stuff without giving me a little notice!

[jimdgoulding]

What time on Saturday?  Please give me directions again coming out I10 in a PM.  I'll bring a couple of CD's if that's OK.

[rpf]

Does anyone knows how I can take out the black covers for the transformers as pictured below?

Carefully.    Seriously, those are very beautiful and great sounding amps. I had one in for a two week audition. Two of them?  Phew!     Enjoy.

[AliG]

If only use one unit, it ran out of gas on my 85dB 5-Ohm speakers..

Does anyone knows how I can take out the black covers for the transformers as pictured below?

Carefully.    Seriously, those are very beautiful and great sounding amps. I had one in for a two week audition. Two of them?  Phew!     Enjoy.

[jon_010101]

If the reissues are anything like the 1950s version, the transformers are potted permanently within black tar epoxy, unlike the Chinese amps which often have loose hollow covers   But inside they would look like quality C-core transformers.  Here are some at the factory (autotransformers for a solid state amp, but still C-core):

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_14_1/mcintosh-factory-tour-1-2007-part-2.html

You can certainly take the bottom cover off pretty easily though and check out the circuitry.  Just don't touch anything, and watch for capacitors (i.e., don't die  )

[rydenfan]

How does two of them driving the HT3's sound in comparison to your Moscode?

[AliG]

Moscode has more control in the bass

MC275 has juicier midrange, the high are more extended, airy

I listen mainly to Jazz, vocal, classical so the bass aren't that important to me.

How does two of them driving the HT3's sound in comparison to your Moscode?

[RUR]

How does two of them driving the HT3's sound in comparison to your Moscode?

Is the dark side calling, David?

[rpf]

How does two of them driving the HT3's sound in comparison to your Moscode?

Is the dark side calling, David?

         My thought exactly. Come to the dark side, David. Tubes rule.