McIntosh Integrated

What intrigues me about the 6900 is the futionality of the autoformer, not available on the 6300 or 6500, the 2275 obviously has transformers that acomplish much the the same thing as do most tube amps. I understand the theory behind the autoformer, but I'm not sure it sounds any better than the direct coupled 63,6500s. I don't need much power. I'm leaning towards the SS becaue I already own a CAT JL2 amp, and a 30 watt class A tube integrated. I've heard Mac SS satisfies tube lovers, and they are obviously less costly over time, and perhaps more reliable over time. That being said, if the 2275 clearly sounds better than its SS brehtren, I choose it. I do wonder if there are better discontinued SS integrateds in the line and what they would be.

2275 and 6900

I owned the 6900 although I never got to fully hear its potential because of poor speakers. Since the 2275 entered the McIntosh integrated line, it has been praised by most as their best integrated. Since you have the choice I would try the 2275 and if you don't care for the sound, it has excellent resale value.

Ok. It seems that it is between the 6900 and 2275. I assume that some of you have purchased on or the other auditioned both, and I would like feedback on that comparison (like Foster_9s). Another option would be to go for the MC252 to use with my Joule LA-150MK II pre. Thank you.

I have heard them all and would go with the MA2275, hands down. It is very hard to beat that beautiful integrated.

Arthur