387110 Sun Apr 01 04:28:11 -0700 2007 4 41 Cookware 0 2439792 Hi Everyone: I just got a piece of All Clad MC -- it's the 2 quart covered pan. It's stamped "MC" at the bottom. It is stainless throughout with a brushed exterior. (No non-stick.) My other pieces are the copper core which I love. Any of you know anything about the MC line? is is equivalent, better or worse than the traditional AC or copper core. It was a great deal but still expensive so I don't want to keep it if it is just so so. Thanks! Sun Apr 01 04:28:11 -0700 2007 75032 SallyCapeCodCat 1 2439825 Hi Sally, The Al-Clad MC line is similar to the traditional all stainless steel All-Clad in performance, but since the outside is aluminum you cannot put it in the dishwasher. Your copper-core All-Clads (you're a lucky lady) are definitely a step above - Copper is one of the best conductors of heat, which makes for better, even cooking across the whole pan. Here's some more info for you... http://www.all-clad.com/collections/MC%C2%B2/ http://www.all-clad.com/collections/cookware/CookwareMaterials.htm Sun Apr 01 05:22:08 -0700 2007 2439792 87641 josh.prichwich 2 2439877 Thanks so much for your quick response. One question, why can't the aluminum exterior go into the diswasher??? Thanks. Sun Apr 01 06:15:23 -0700 2007 2439825 75032 SallyCapeCodCat 1 2447920 bump -- just wondering why aluminum can't go in the dishwasher. (understand why non sticke can't) thanks.... Tue Apr 03 17:38:11 -0700 2007 2439792 75032 SallyCapeCodCat 2 2448465 I have two MC pots - they will discolor in the washer due to the high temps and cleaner. Tue Apr 03 21:30:03 -0700 2007 2447920 14620 hummingbird