McIntosh Integrated


Which is the best sounding of the current Mac integrateds, the three SS and the tube version. Is there an older model that is better than any of these. Power is not an issue as I have 89db speakers with a very easy impedance curve. Thnak you.
pubul57
I have owned 6450, 6500, and 6900. All are excellent. I now use the C220 preamp & MC275 IV. Even though there is less power, a tube warm up period, it has been my biggest improvement by far!
Sure, tubes rule!! I have had all manner of SS amps and none of them compare to my McIntosh MC240.

Arthur
The highs on the McIntosh SS integrateds are grainy although the 6900 is marginally better than the other two. The difference between their high-end gear and the three integrateds is quite large to my ears.
regards, David
In absolute terms, I agree the MA6500 has slightly grainy highs. But for $2000 used, that is not a fault - only a cost savings.

Arthur