Audio Research or Macintosh?

Could I have comments/opinions on the two tube/hybrid amps on my short list, namely the Audio Research VSi75 and the Mcintosh 252.

Thanks.

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dcblr OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13 posts 10-06-2020 at 09:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sorry, that is obviously the other way around, from Ayre phono preamp to Settanta.
biketony Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 93 posts 10-06-2020 at 10:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Great choice, I’m sure you will totally enjoy! I have audio research equipment and used upscale audio For my last set of replacement tubes. Very satisfied. Also have not had any problems with my audio research gear.
dcblr OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13 posts 10-06-2020 at 10:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It's nice to hear that you have experienced reliability biketony, lots of naysayers out there criticising the longevity of AR products.
robcraigw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 11-19-2020 at 02:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Also had good experience with Upscale Audio for replacement tubes in my AR preamp. Using AR components throughout my system.
billwojo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 397 posts 11-19-2020 at 03:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Early ARC tube amps had little protection and gave them a reputation that is still around but totally unfounded today. I think you made a nice choice with the VSi75. BillWojo