What were the best years for McIntosh power amps...

I agree with TLONG. You might check with Audio Classics, they do have the "narrow" version, which had a 16" wide face plate. The wider version, 17.5" is harder to find. I bought the narrow version and put the wider face on it. It's been a splendid amp for me. You also have nice speakers, and the 7200 will handle it with ease. Happy hunting!

I’ve got Aerial 7t’s with a new Mc 452 and it’s a great pairing. This idea that new Mac stuff is not good is bs!

I bet you could find a demo 452 as cheap as a 7200.

This audio stuff is all very subjective and system dependent.
Listen, and buy what you like would be my advice.

Wow... thanks for the Audio Classic’s advice. I didnt know about them. I dont have too much money to spend ... I am in the Parasound A21 budget at the moment but could wait and save for the 7200... The first good stereo I ever heard as a young teenager was at Andrews AFB and it was a Mac system. That system changed my life... I have the C-41 pre so maybe I should sell some more of my music gear and finish this... since Andrews I have always wanted a Mac system... my wife is handicapped so I cant work anymore so a bit of patience will pay off and I can click that off the bucket list.