What BW speakers do you have? I wasn't going to risk clipping an amp and damaging $$$$$ speakers. I know that too much power can hurt them as well. I was looking at some Funk Audio 18s and also JL. I'm sure there are others.
I "was" looking but going to put it on hold until after I buy my convertible next year. Music's not my only hobby.
I have OCD, just like most of us, and like things to match. I only have 2 pieces of gear that aren't MC and honestly regret it. I wish I would have gotten an MCD500 and an MT10 or MT5. The turntable would be one of those, would be nice to have some day, maybe. The cd player, while I don't really use it all that much, I would have liked to have gotten the MC unit. Don't get me wrong, the Esoteric is a beautiful unit.
BTW, the MC452 NEVER sounds strained.
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