Thanks for the reply. I have not heard one in my own system. I have heard them at my local high end audio store (even paired with my same speakers). But it’s just too difficult to actually evaluate since it’s not in my own space.
McIntosh MA8900 - Worth Upgrading To? (From tube integrated)…
I know there are already a couple other threads on the amp but they are over a couple years old. That said - I wanted to see if I could get any recent insight/impressions of the MA8900.
I am thinking of “upgrading” from a Willsenton R8 tube amp. Really enjoying that amp and the tube sound but getting an itch to get into something more long-term/end game. I can find an 8900 for a good price so I am thinking of making the move.
Can anyone chime in on the sonic differences/improvements that I might hear between these two amps? Or just going from an all tube integrated to a Mc integrated with autoformers? Would love to keep the sonic characteristics of the tube sense of space, depth and holographic, 3D sound (or even maybe improve it?)
I listen to 75% vinyl and the rest is streaming.
My current gear:
Willsenton R8 with KT-77’s
EAR 834p Phono Stage
Bluesound Node 2
Denon DL-103r MC cart
Klipsch Forte IV’s
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