You can't go wrong with the 7200. I've had one for years, and won't consider another until Mac comes out with a similar designed direct-coupled with more power. Maybe not even then. Can you tell I like it! I've owned the 2002 also, so in my opinion, that would be an upgrade. I'm not into tubes, so can't comment on the MC275.
I have owned the McIntosh MVP-861, and it is a nice unit. But thank goodness I bought it used from a Mac dealer, because it had to go back for a new transport, and then back again because it needed a new software upgrade. So I'd be fairly wary of this model, as I've read of similar problems with it. The sound was great, tho. Maybe by the time the 871 came out they had the bugs worked out of it.
I have owned the McIntosh MVP-861, and it is a nice unit. But thank goodness I bought it used from a Mac dealer, because it had to go back for a new transport, and then back again because it needed a new software upgrade. So I'd be fairly wary of this model, as I've read of similar problems with it. The sound was great, tho. Maybe by the time the 871 came out they had the bugs worked out of it.