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High power integrated suggestions please.

Hello,

I would like suggestions to look into. The reference is a McIntosh MA6900 which is the only one on my short list.

I've been racking my brain for other integrateds that have what the 6900 offers; sonics, convenience(loudness switch, equalizer), build quality, aesthetics, reliability and the customer support and service Mac is famous for. It also needs to retail for $5k or less.

I love the Mac sound, full bodied and dynamic to these ears. And I would want a cdp from the same company. If I go with the Mac it would be the MCD201.

Any thoughts? Thanks for your time and any suggestions.

Cheers
samac
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
213 well perhaps if I heard the very system you have listened to Krell in I might agree with you. As many know I am a proponent of the system and not the component that makes the sound. All I know is that my Krell set up is every bit enjoyable as my small cj all tube setup, although very different, but very musical.

I would be interested to know the context that your experiences are based on.
cford
66 posts
 
Very interesting thread as I am looking to upgrade from my Classe CP50 preamp/Odyssey Stratos Power amp to an integrated amp. I have been looking at either the Krell 400i or one of the non-tubed Musical Fidelity units to drive my VR4jrs. Anyone have comments about these combination?
Thanks
foster_9
1,638 posts
 
The sound of that 200 watt Consonance Calaf integrated may be great and probably is, but that has to be the most butt-ugly integrated I've ever seen!
sphere
72 posts
 
All of these amps will pale infront of the Di150 from Gamut Audio.I have heard this amp humble pre power combos from Krell,Macs,Jeff Rowlands,Musical Fidelity and a host of others.It has a presentation that is totally neutral and lacks any aspect that tries to impress the listener.A true reference.
hammergjh
157 posts
 
Cford, I went from the Odyssey Stratos to the Krell 400xi. The Krell has it all over the Odyssey. IMO.
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