Macintosh MC452 or Mark Levinson 532H

Hi..Which Amp and preamp is more suitable to drive the SF Amati Futura. The MC452&C50 or ML532H&ML326S.

tango32801-08-2013 7:32pm

ua100k Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 32 posts 01-09-2013 at 03:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Darker/more laid back - Mc Forward, more clinical - ML
missioncoonery Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,215 posts 01-09-2013 at 11:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IMO, Levinson..The new MC452 has been slammed by the followers and after hearing it many times I agree.Guessing this amp is short lived.Having heard the 532H once its really a better choice for your speakers,SF is known for being kindof in the same boat as Mac as far as presentation.Id run a frontline that didnt follow that,just my opinion.
tmsorosk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,013 posts 01-10-2013 at 04:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Levinson .
tango328 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 01-10-2013 at 05:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for your opinion on the amp. What about preamp? The 326s has been around for quite sometimes and have very few options compare to the newcomer preamp. Do you think classe cp800 or krell phantom lll will be good combination with ml532h?
joeinid Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 658 posts 01-10-2013 at 11:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Stick to same manufacturer for the amp and preamp combo. I think it will be better in the long run. Synergy does exist.