McIntosh Tube vs SS w/ Sonus Faber Aida II

It is not imperative that the best sound only comes from mixing SS and tube. I am using a Audio Alchemy DDP-1 (dac/pre) with PS 5 outboard PS, and the new David on the block, a LSA Voyager 350 GaN amp. If your cables are good, it will impress as good as any comparably priced mixed kit

I have matched my Sonus Faber Amati’s with tubed Audio Research preamp and amp. The combination is magical, detailed and highly musical. The combination is a well known synergistic combination.
McIntosh have a particular following. They are really good for Rock. Very different than ARC. 

@battbot 

Have you considered the C2700 Tube Amp as an option?

I have a C2600 with MC302 driving Sonus faber Olympica Nova Vs.  My upgrade journey started with the Preamp and it made a significant impact on my system. 

Good sound is good sound and am my audition for amps/preamp have included Audio Research and Moon by Simaudio...      

Ya, I’m also considering the C2700 tube preamp

You for sure have the proper amps to drive those wicked speakers. 
Dude, the SS amps are some serious power. Used to have the catalogues sent to my by Mac, to drool, and pray. 

the 901’s are very unique, I’ll bet those would sound simply amazing.
 We will never be able to own any Mac gear. ☹️There is plenty of wicked gear out there for us, just,not the Mac gear, oh wait I have a Mac App on my phone, with the blue meter!

whichever amp/pre combo you choose, will be a game changer for sure!   Enjoy the fine Mac gear, please come back after some break in time, and let us know how it all worked out!,!”

  Congrats, most people can not get Mac gear. We like to hit a dealer and bring some CDs to listen to the sonus faber and Martin Logan’s. 
Enjoy!