Zapco, Audison, US Amps, McIntosh

[xtremekustomz 10+ year member]

I've got a pair of US Amps USA-200X bridged on a set of Dynaudio System 360 components. I'm thinking about changing out amps to either a single Zapco C2K6.0, an Audison LRX 2.500 or Audison VEx 2.400.2, or a McIntosh MCC302

Does anyone have any good/bad comments on the Zapco, Audison, or McIntosh amps? Which would you prefer? Basically I want the best sound, and staging possible.

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[Towncar 10+ year member]

All 3 are good companies, but ide say McIntosh is on top.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I'm sure you know this, but the placement of the speakers will help infinitely more than the amp you choose when it comes to the soundstage //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Shugarra 10+ year member]

I'd go with the McIntosh because it looks sexy.

 

[brypink 10+ year member]

Symbilink FTW!!!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

 

[Ryan Autry 10+ year member]

I've got a pair of US Amps USA-200X bridged on a set of Dynaudio System 360 components. I'm thinking about changing out amps to either a single Zapco C2K6.0, an Audison LRX 2.500 or Audison VEx 2.400.2, or a McIntosh MCC302
Does anyone have any good/bad comments on the Zapco, Audison, or McIntosh amps? Which would you prefer? Basically I want the best sound, and staging possible.

We're a Zapco, USAmps, and Audison dealer. I prefer the Audison VRx over the three.

 

[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

We're a Zapco, USAmps, and Audison dealer. I prefer the Audison VRx over the three.

Bold statement right there.

If it was my $$$ I'd go Audison too //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/woot.gif.aaa6090e619a97b6090d16dd863c5a69.gif

 

[xtremekustomz 10+ year member]

I'm sure you know this, but the placement of the speakers will help infinitely more than the amp you choose when it comes to the soundstage //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Yeah, I know placement is key...but amp quality also has its advantages. I've got the midrange and tweeter in the kick panels and the midbass in the doors.

 

[addisdar 10+ year member]

I really don't how much you will gain from moving from US Amps to one of the others.

 

[BlackMaxima 10+ year member]

I'm sure you know this, but the placement of the speakers will help infinitely more than the amp you choose when it comes to the soundstage //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

JimJ, is very right. i dont think your going to notice any SQ difference from changing the amp.

BTW , i vote for ZAPCO. this is the first time that ive heard Audison amps. i got to look in to it.

PS: this Audison amps are soo saxy, WOW

 

[BlackMaxima 10+ year member]

We're a Zapco, USAmps, and Audison dealer. I prefer the Audison VRx over the three.

how much are this amps btw??

N/M i found the prices and i think the LRX is looks good to me, but how does it compare with Zapco?

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

Ask the guys at Dyn what they use. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

Ask the guys at Dyn what they use. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Brax ? helix ? What do they use ? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

Brax ? helix ? What do they use ? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Emilios is currently using an Arc SE, replacement for his XXK.

 

[3.5Max6spd 10+ year member]

Brax ? helix ? What do they use ? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

hmmmnnnn. nope.

I know Emilios at Dynaudio USA has a ARC Signature SE4200 pushing the newest released Dynaudios in his personal car...

To the poster, IMO a McIntosh (any Mac) is a collectors piece. It is the benchmark.

And if it was within reach, I'd buy it over the ones mentioned-period.

On another note, comparing high end amps from a performance standpoint its too much of an apples vs apples comparsion. In which case comes down to budget, footprint, and getting the most power for your dollar.