MA12000 is a stellar unit, best of both worlds! But forget McIntosh onboard DACs as many point out here. A simple RME-ADI2fs gets you into the right ballpark with the exceptional quality of the amp & preamp.
McIntosh MA12000 is it worth upgrading to.
I'm thinking about upgrading from a MA452 power amp and a MC70 tube preamp, to the MA12000. I like the built in dac. and 8 tone controls. USB connection and more balanced inputs. It would also take up less space.The tube pre section has less distortion.03 MC70 .08 but the power side is 350wpc compared to the 452 at 450wpc. I love my system amazing sound and sound stage would like some feedback if worth the investment. McIntosh as of May 1, is offering 75% of the original MSP, till the end of June. I would appreciate all feedback pro or con.