Macintosh MA352 vs PrimaLuna 300 EVO Hybrid

@howardlee , I’m not sure where you saw the 352’s dimensions, but according to the McIntosh’s own literature, the 352 is roughly 17.5” deep:

Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)

17-1/2" (44.5cm) x 9-7/8" (25.1cm) x 17-7/16" (44.3cm)

 

I see now…McIntosh’s “brochure” lists the depth at 20”, however, the website and owners manual list depth at 17.5”. The front to rear spread on the feet is 13-3/8”. If you can hang a little chassis off the front or rear of your shelf, while still keeping that 13-3/8” on the shelf, it  could fit. It might mean right angle XLRs or right angle RCA adaptors for connections. I’ve used both in my system without issue.

 

check out page 8 of the owners manual:

 

https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/-/media/Files/mcintoshlabs/DocumentMaster/us/ma352om01.pdf?rev=6336318325f042f59836c47559309530&revision=63363183-25f0-42f5-9836-c47559309530

OP, your listening chair can be your balance control. Been there done that. I also have had McIntosh and PrimaLuna amps, I still have the PrimaLuna.

@yakbob, cannot thank you enough.  Amazing diagram on the owner's manual, even showing inter-feet distance (no one does that). In a later section of the manual, the depth is given as 20 1/2 inches, with cabling!  My rack is a separate heavy bookcase, so moving out no problem. The manual also gives dimensions for the enclosure, which might make me add a fan, but not a big deal there. Now have more to consider......looking on more input on actual unit's sonics. Haven't found many reviews so far.  My experience of doing eval at a dealer isn't too helpful except in extreme cases!  Thank you again!

Neither. 

I get the feeling you're talking about integrateds (or hybrids) in general. Other suggestions is why I posted this thing.