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I have spoken to mark about the special offer on SNA for the Halcro amps, i am seriously concidering buying a MC 20, are there any people on the forum who actually own this amp, i would like to hear there comments.

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Shayne.

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Like any other audio product, you should arrange to listen before purchase. The MC20 is quite unlike the classic DM series amplifiers from Halcro in that it is a Class D amplifier. I've heard the old DM series and found them to be stunning products. I've never heard the MC20, so I cannot comment one way or the other. Again: You should listen for yourself.

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That is my intention, i am have one sent up so i can hear it, are there any people who actually own one of these amps, i would like there comments as per the original post, thanks for the review, i have already read it.

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No need to audition, if it's within your budget just buy it....I don't have MC20, I have MC70 which is exactly the same hardware except it has 7 channels instead of just the 2. I owned an Aragon 8008mk2 before the Halcro, the Halcro is the better unit, which is why I still have it (the Aragon was $10k RRP here).

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brodricj are you using your MC70 for for two channel music, does it have a fan and is it noisy, there definetly a requirement to auditition before buying as it is system dependant

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Any of the MC amps are perfectly suitable for 2ch music...each Lyrus module in the amp has a fan, the only way you know the fan is on is if you check the web UI and it tells you the speed of each fan in the amp. If a fan is not on but should be on then HRAS will tell you via the automatic fault reporting software. I would be using my MC70 for stereo music if I didn't already have the Halcro dm78, the MC70 is the best non-dm amp I've owned.

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Here is a screenshot of my Halcro MC70 status...the fans are only on when needed. You never know if they are on or not, unless they should be on but are not on, in which case the fault detection and reporting system will tell you (via email).

 

Note: the dm series amps do not support this feature.

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Any of the MC amps are perfectly suitable for 2ch music...each Lyrus module in the amp has a fan, the only way you know the fan is on is if you check the web UI and it tells you the speed of each fan in the amp. If a fan is not on but should be on then HRAS will tell you via the automatic fault reporting software. I would be using my MC70 for stereo music if I didn't already have the Halcro dm78, the MC70 is the best non-dm amp I've owned.

How would you describe the sound from your MC70 when used in 2 ch mode?

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No need to audition, if it's within your budget just buy it....I don't have MC20, I have MC70 which is exactly the same hardware except it has 7 channels instead of just the 2. I owned an Aragon 8008mk2 before the Halcro, the Halcro is the better unit, which is why I still have it (the Aragon was $10k RRP here).

 

you are joking, right?

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you are joking, right?

The whole of my hardware installation was formulated on homework alone, not a single piece was auditioned, either at home or elsewhere....I can confidently recommend anyone considering Halcro MCx0, on the basis of actually having owned one for many years, that it is a rock solid product that is well matched to a wide variety of high end speakers. From my very easy to drive Coincident Pure Reference Extreme, to the far more challenging Wilson Sophia. And as for the other end of the speaker price spectrum, it makes my $1,000 pair of DefTech BP10 sound like a $10k speaker.

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How would you describe the sound from your MC70 when used in 2 ch mode?

 

Power, tremendous bass authority, finesse, detail, very quiet background for a Class-D ...it has the uncanny ability to present the heart and soul of the music, and trigger the emotional response. It is not a dm by any stretch of the imagination, but at its price point (I think) represents outstanding value at this performance level.

 

To elaborate further, my DefTech BP10's are currently listed for sale on eBay. I've had a couple of potential buyers come over and audition them. For these auditions I use the MC20. It would be much easier for me to hook them up to the dm78's but I've found the MC20 equally capable and miss virtually nothing of the capability of its big brother amps with this speaker.

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The whole of my hardware installation was formulated on homework alone, not a single piece was auditioned, either at home or elsewhere....I can confidently recommend anyone considering Halcro MCx0, on the basis of actually having owned one for many years, that it is a rock solid product that is well matched to a wide variety of high end speakers. From my very easy to drive Coincident Pure Reference Extreme, to the far more challenging Wilson Sophia. And as for the other end of the speaker price spectrum, it makes my $1,000 pair of DefTech BP10 sound like a $10k speaker.

 

There are widely differing opinions on pretty much any piece of kit out there (yes, including Halcro). Your approach is unusual and not one that most in this hobby take

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There are widely differing opinions on pretty much any piece of kit out there (yes, including Halcro). Your approach is unusual and not one that most in this hobby take

which goes to show; some people care more than others! ;)

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..Your approach is unusual and not one that most in this hobby take

 

I have demo'd many bits and pieces of gear in hi-fi stores over the years, none of which excited me enough to buy them.

I have demo'd several bits and pieces of gear in my home of the years, none of which excited me enough to buy them.

 

It just turns out that everything in my current installation was purchased sight-unseen.

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I have demo'd many bits and pieces of gear in hi-fi stores over the years, none of which excited me enough to buy them.

I have demo'd several bits and pieces of gear in my home of the years, none of which excited me enough to buy them.

 

It just turns out that everything in my current installation was purchased sight-unseen.

there's no question that when you get to spending a certain amount of money; you're unlikely to buy something 'Terrible'. The question is whether you could have got something that worked better with what you already owned.

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there's no question that when you get to spending a certain amount of money; you're unlikely to buy something 'Terrible'. The question is whether you could have got something that worked better with what you already owned.

 

You'd hope nothing would be 'terrible' in that bracket but I've heard stuff in those price ranges that did absolutely nothing for me.

I've read opinions of similarly priced gear (Halcro included) that is very far from enthusiastic

 

Edit: my point being that opinions vary and you should make up your own mind

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Brodricj, did you buy your Wilson's without listening to them as well?

 

 

It's not a case of being underwhelmed as Sophia is an excellent speaker at this price point. They are not as good as the CPRE(M) in the mid's, but in the bass they are much better and more coherent. The CPRE(M) and Sophia are the same price. Sophia is the better pick unless you already have a capable sub that reaches up to 200Hz, in which case the CPRE(M) would be my first choice. But then you are talking about a lot more money...

 

As I mentioned before, everything I own was bought without demo. I guess there is about $200k RRP worth of stuff in total, and I've been mostly happy with all of it.

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...I think you should try to demo as much as possible....

 

A complete waste of time (almost)....why I say that is my $1k DefTech BP10 sound much better in my home than the $12k Sf Cremona M and $16k Revel Studio 2 I demo'd at the dealer store. For me the only demo that carries weight is one that you can do in-home. I'm sorry but I've seen far too many rubbish demo's in dealer stores and usually come away feeling I've wasted my time.

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This is my intention, i just want to hear from people who own the MC20 amp, hear there comments after long term ownership.

 

good to hear, yes do get a demo if can, I dont think would have anything to loose. and many retailers will happily lend you stuff to try out as well if serious about purchase :)

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