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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.

saki70
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panzrwagn
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Mac MA252. It is a more complete offering than most of the others mentioned except the Marantz Model 40. If an 'integrated' amp lacks a phono stage, lacks digital inputs, what exactly has it integrated? Analog input switching and a volume control are not enough. 

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liquidsound
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I have to agree with SBANK...  The Pass-Labs equipment is terrific, powerful in every form, extremely reliable and articulate...  For the Forte's, I believe the XA25 would be your best choice $$$ for $$$.  Check out 6-Moons review.  

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pcrhkr
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Klipsch Forte 4, nice speakers!  That is if you have a large room.   The Klipsch are very effiecient.  Also you need some volume and time to break in a new speaker before they sound their best. The room is very important.

gryphongryph
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I know it doesn’t have tubes, but you could take a look at the Swedish Moonriver intergraded amp, gets very good reviews

juanmanuelfangioii
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Had an MA252 and hated it. Gone in 6 weeks. Pathos is the way to go. @panzrwagn integration of the power amp and pre amp. Has nothing to do with digital or phono. 

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