McIntosh MC-501

6 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 reviews of McIntosh MC-501. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

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Expert review by : Brian Kahn (hometheaterreview.com)

McIntosh MC-501 Mono Amplifier Reviewed

Iconic audiophile brand McIntosh has released a new monoblock amp with a whopping 500 watts. The MC-501 has McIntosh's green meters on black and chrome, complete with big knobs. Brian Kahn checks it out....

In McIntosh Laboratory's 60-plus years of history they have built a reputation of being a luxury audiophile brand. The MC-501 is one of the products that stands out within the line as epitomizing what the brand stands for. As I removed the amplifiers...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : Jim Swantko (hometheaterreview.com)

McIntosh MC501 Monaural Power Amplifier Reviewed

Ahh... the cult of McIntosh... To compare McIntosh to say Harley Davidson Motorcycles wouldn't be a stretch as both have serious followers willing to invest in time-tested performance. Read Jim Swantko's full review of these beefy mono amps here....

The McIntosh MC501 delivers excellent sonic performance and does so without ever breaking a sweat

The MC501 is a large amplifier, so finding the space for five or more for a home theatre installation will take some planning ; Considering the current capability of this amplifier, several dedicated circuits may be required to keep the MC501s...

The big McIntosh MC501s are very impressive amplifiers. Sonically, they can compete with the big boys of the industry and have a heritage that is second to none. Visually, there is nothing quite like a McIntosh, which may or may not be a positive...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Robert Mead (avrev.com)

McIntosh MC501 Monoblock Power Amplifier

As World War II was just ending, Frank McIntosh was starting up an audio company that would emerge as the benchmark audio manufacturer setting the bar for high-end audio components over the next 70 years. The performance level of Frank's audio...

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

McIntosh MC501

The MC501 amplifier offers exceptional low level detail combined with the power to handle high volumes with ease. The midrange is musical, the bass authoritative and controlled and the treble notes sweet and clear from the MC501. My previous Rotel 991...

Feb, 2011

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