@ghdprentice - dang, you’ve talked me into trying a WA5. I’ll likely get the WA5-integrated as I’m also investigating tube sonics starting with flea watt amps on my 100db speakers.
is McIntosh known for good dynamics?
I'm mainly a classical listener. I love good dynamics and dynamic resolution. For instance, in classical music there is a lot of musical expression that comes through subtle dynamic changes from one phrase to the next. There are also sudden louds, which the equipment should present as having startle impact. There are also sudden quiets, which should have a "compelling" sense to them.
I'm wondering if the McIntosh signature sound is known for good dynamics and microdynamics.