I run 2 amps both specced out by Terry DeWick when I got them, an MC250 which was recommended by Terry as very reliable. It was one of Macs 1st ss units and was designed and voiced like their MC275. I tried mine next to a 275 and it was very close. I also have a MA5100 that Terry updated with some new caps when it was showing age. It sounds great and is playing now. I like the old Mac sound so they both fit well. (I do like new Mc but as a retiree that is more than i can swing now.)
Only caveat on vintage gear is that you want access to a repair source. I live in Hawaii and that is the one challenge....noone here to do it...which is how Terry came into the picture. Dont ask my shipping costs.
If you want to go vintage, Terry is a good source of recommendations as is Audiogon and the McIntosh forum on AudioKarma. Thats how I found mine.
Only caveat on vintage gear is that you want access to a repair source. I live in Hawaii and that is the one challenge....noone here to do it...which is how Terry came into the picture. Dont ask my shipping costs.
If you want to go vintage, Terry is a good source of recommendations as is Audiogon and the McIntosh forum on AudioKarma. Thats how I found mine.