Tempted to buy a Macintosh


I am quite tempted to buy a Macintosh amp, and would like to learn more about it.

I have a Almarro 318B (18W) integrated and a Triode Lab 2A3 integrated.  For speakers, I have a set of Zu Omen Def I and Spatial Audio X5.  I haven’t heard a Masintosh in person.  I mainly like its retro look.  From reviews, I heard it has a very smooth sound, which may match with my listening preference.  I only listen to Jazz and Bossa Nova with low-medium volume.  And my questions are:

1) My speakers are efficient speakers and I listen in low volume.  So, I don’t need and want big power.  Is Macintosh a good match to my speakers?  I have no interest to change my speakers for now.

2) my budget is around $3000 for used equipment.  That is not a lot for a Mac.  So, it seems I would go for an integrated.  

3) I like tubes, but it seems Macintosh is more a SS brand.  And it seems there is no tube integrated.  The entry level MA252 is a hybrid with a tube preamp and SS amp.  I listen to some your tube video and it sounds great.  But of course, can’t draw any conclusion base on YouTube videos.  Is that a good choice to step into Macintosh world?  Or people would suggest to go different routes to get the full potential of Macintosh?  That is all SS, or separate tube pre amp (e.g. Coincident or Supratek) and power amp (MC275)?
gte357s
Aren't we all? 
Then we sober up, read up
and make an informed decision.

Sorry Mac People. I got no reason not to love you.


dill,
 
"I did it out of respect for the OP only. Not for those who judge me."

I don't know that anyone was judging you, maybe just asking you to ease up on the OP, and as it turned out, there was a good reason. I know that I've written some things on this forum that I've regretted, and I've written PM's to the person involved to apologize.   
chorus,
Don't apologize. You're the one who's missing out. And by the way, you don't find what sounds good by "reading up".
I have the McIntosh 601 monoblocks, Martin Logan 15a Renaissance and a McIntosh c47 pre amp. Music is absolutely crystal clear. Highs are strong, cymbals are perfect. Midrange and voice, I don’t think anything can compare or I just can’t imagine
 something sounding better
You haven’t Really heard Whitney Houston until you hear her and others on this system. It’s really mind boggling. 
Bass and low end is awesome also. Stand up Bass on jazz is perfect. The transition of deep base on violins to mid and upper ranges are seamless
Rap, yes Rap, will blow you away.
 So so much power when you need it and still Chrystal clear. 
Still looking to upgrade from a blusound node 2 to something that will match my system more. Like the 5k Lumin. But, no big rush. 

I am running the often maligned MA 6900 integrated into Maggie 1.7s with a sub.   It makes me very happy.