tube pre & ss amp integrated

Been tooling around youtube , I know but what else is there now ? Very cautious !

Wife has fallen for Mcintosh MA352 . I must have tubes some place in there , she likes ss, seems to be the best of both worlds for us .

I am wondering what would compete with mac soundwise?

Will be using Klipsch Forte 4's with it .

Thank you and be safe.

saki7008-21-2022 10:31am

infection Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 808 posts 08-22-2022 at 05:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ModWright KWH 225i
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jonwolfpell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 386 posts 08-22-2022 at 11:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You might want to check out Rogers High Fidelity. Point to point wired, very high quality integrated tube amp made in western MA. They have a “ used” EFH 200 that comes w/ their full lifetime warranty. I think you can demo it too. I have one & love it. Amongst the very best integrateds available w/ 100 watts /channel in full class A & combines tube magic w/ great power & control. Does get a bit hot.
poketacez Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 23 posts 08-22-2022 at 12:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’ve heard the MA252 and it doesn’t sound like it has tubes in it even though it looks cool. it’s a fine amp aside, albeit pricey. Other options that would sound good and are affordable to modestly pricey are: Rogue Sphinx 3, Marantz Model 30, Pass INT-25 (pricey), Van Alstine Set 120, LTA Z10 are all integrated (1-box solutions) that either have tube hybrid, (no exposed) tubes, or sound warm with tube like qualities.
dinov Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 833 posts 08-22-2022 at 12:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 @ditusa @saki70 , your wife has good taste. Listen to her!