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McIntosh MA2275 v VAC Avatar Super

I currently own a Mac 6500 with Sonus Faber Guarneris .Whilst they work well together I would like more airiness,a sweeter more liquid sound without losing the presence the Mac has.I have heard the Mac 2275 in another system and it sounded good but not breathtaking.
I have read good reports of the VAC but as I live in England and there are no distributors here I cannot get to hear it.Any views please as to whether it offers more than the Mac or do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks
wildings
velo62
255 posts
 
For the price of a MC2275 and if your trying to keep it somewhat Mac I would get a used MC252 amp with a Cary SLP94, or even a Audio Research Ls25 mk1 preamp. Keep the slam of the SS mac and add a little Cary sweetness, just my 2 cents.
raquel
841 posts
 
I have not heard the Super Avatar, but own the VAC Renaissance 140/140's and can say that VAC has a reputation for very high build quality, which should be a priority for you if there is no local distributor.
jay_douglas_2879b79
239 posts
 
sonus faber speakers are a great match with ss mac. that airy quality you acheive with tubes of any manufacurer including mac, will come with a trade off. the sonus fabor design is inherently more about tonal accuracy than sweetness and air.
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