McIntosh MA7000 or MC252?

I am not sure but I seem to remember that the MA7000 has the output autoformers and the MC252 may not. This seems to be a love them or hate them topic in past discussion topics.

Tubeking

Thanks for your responses.
Best regards.

Just to get this straight, all McIntosh MC 252 solid state amplifier contains Output Autoformers.

In this review they say the sound quality of the 7000 is better than the 252 due circut layout. No idea if thats true or not.
http://www.sonicflare.com/archives/mcintosh-laboratory-ma7000-integrated-amp-review.php

The MA7000 and the MC252 both have autoformers in their output stage. Both are rated @ 250W/channel. The amplifier section of the 7000 has several improvements over the 252, including improved layout and more power supply capacitance. My system includes the 7000 and I feel it exceeds the 252,levinson 383,and Sim Audio I7. I have owned or listened to these pieces extensively before purchasing the 7000. The 7000 has an extended top end that is detailed, very smooth and easy to listen too. Soundstage and power reserve were also better than the others. The five band EQ is a great addition and does not degrade sound quality and can be bypassed.