McIntosh MA7000 or MC252?


Hi,
which is the best solution for B&W 801 S3?
McIntosh MA 7000 or McIntosh MC 252 with Audio Research LS5MKII?

Thanks.
nic10
That is a tough call but I would lean towards the seprates.
I am using a MC402 with an LS26 and love it. If you can consider the 402 ILO the 252 in favor of the double balnced circuitry that provides a quieter noise floor.
But depending on your choice the 7000 is a beautiful peice too. Either way you will be happy.
I am not sure but I seem to remember that the MA7000 has the output autoformers and the MC252 may not. This seems to be a love them or hate them topic in past discussion topics.

Tubeking