Mcintosh 4100

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  1. John Murray

    John Murray Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    Kent OH
    I just picked up a Mcintosh 4100 over the weekend. This would be my first introduction to anything Mcintosh. I've been using a Yamaha AS 1200 and Sansui AU 9500. I surprised how much musicality and punch it has compared to the Yamaha amp. The Wharfdales Lintons seem to come alive and suck me into the music which I found the Yamaha never did. The Sansui also has that exciting presence.
     
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  2. Johncan

    Johncan Always learning

    Location:
    Atlanta, GA
    I have a McIntosh MAC4100 receiver in my office system. I love it.
     
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  3. John Murray

    John Murray Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Location:
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    What's strange is I've been using these cables not high end but decent speaker cables with the Yamaha and it sounded good. Got some cheapo speaker wire from Target with the Mac and it sounds better to me. Everything I know is wrong.
     
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  4. captouch

    captouch Forum Resident

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    Bay Area, CA
    I only have vintage McIntosh, mid 70’s to mid 90’s, but agree it’s the most musical gear I’ve used.
     
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  5. roverb

    roverb Forum Resident

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    congratulations to you!
    i have one and i like it quite a bit
     
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  6. NorthSidePark

    NorthSidePark Forum Resident

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    Congratulations. I hope you have a lifetime of enjoyment.
     
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  7. motorstereo

    motorstereo Forum Resident

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    Congrats to you on landing an excellent receiver. In my case I've had well over a ton of integrateds and receivers pass through here. Many many Sansui's Yamahas Pioneers Kenwoods, Marantz, Luxmans etc. have come and gone and even a couple of au9500's yet my Mcintosh 4100 stands alone here now as my only vintage silverfaced unit. Enjoy
     
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  8. Ingenieur

    Ingenieur Just a dog looking for a home...

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    Nice piece

    Mac builds right.
    My MA6300 is 12+ years old
    SN when new, under controlled conditions
    line 97 dB x 28.28 amp gain = 0.4 mV
    amp 110 dB = 0.09 mV
    Sum 0.49 mV
    Overall 95.25 dB, very good

    My measured? 100% volume @ speaker
    ~0.15 mV or 105 dB or greater
    this is on utility vs. lab power, all cables connected, no input shorting

    This is why the reputation is deserved
     
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  9. John Murray

    John Murray Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Location:
    Kent OH
    I'm enamored with the sound from the 4100. Something that's been missing from my setup. Music wasn't as exciting with the 1200, more analytical I imagine. Now I want to pick up some other Mcintosh gear :help:
     
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  10. gorangers

    gorangers Forum Resident

    Location:
    New Haven area
    I bought a completely refurbed 4100 a few months ago. It's one of my favorite pieces.

    I love the way it sounds and looks. The pre and power are basically the same as the venerable MA 6200.

    The first receiver to carry the McIntosh name.
     
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  11. McLover

    McLover Senior Member

    Your idea is right. I listen to both McIntosh (MA 6100) and Sansui (4000 receiver). For those reasons. And both have been long term in my systems. Sansui AU 9500 respected highly. We're kindred spirits (P.S. The MA 6100 is my second one, the oldest of the two I've owned). Enjoy the music.
     
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  12. gorangers

    gorangers Forum Resident

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    Those older Sansui's are great. Had a 4000 and an 800...both excellent.

    My only remaining Sansui is my Eight... and a 3000a that needs rehab.
     
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  13. John Murray

    John Murray Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Location:
    Kent OH
    I'm really impressed with the 4100 after having for a couple of months. It's making me want to hear other Mac products like the separates. I've always wanted the MC 2105 and a preamp to go with it. It's a whole other rabbit hole. Those Sansui Eights were one of the best receivers Sansui made.
     
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