I recently retired and I too went the McIntosh route. A McIntosh integrated may be just what you need. If you go with Mac, make sure it has the output transformers, as the cheaper ones don't have that feature and sound less like a Mac. I bought a used piece (pieces) from Audio Classics and the unit has really performed great, it looks brand new and you would be buying from a extremely reliable dealer. Call and ask for Mike Sastra, he is a stand up guy and will not steer you wrong.
After I bought the integrated, I was so impressed, that I bought 5 more Mac components from him for both my systems. Once you own a Mac, you will never change.
After I bought the integrated, I was so impressed, that I bought 5 more Mac components from him for both my systems. Once you own a Mac, you will never change.