I own the MA12000. I like it a lot! Of course separates are perhaps a touch better, but only when connected with $$$ interconnects. I previously owned NAD separates, two amps, a preamp and of course my source. That is a lot of power cords and interconnects. I went with the integrated, because I reasoned I could now purchase just two power cords, ( source and MA12000) and just one interconnect. This freed me up to buy the top of the line in wires. One and done.
McIntosh MA8950 Upgrade to MA12000?
I’m running the MA8950 with my Wilson Audio Sabrina X speakers. The combination is incredible. I had been thinking about upgrading to the MA12000 which is the highest-end integrated amp McIntosh makes. It uses a tube pre-amp and solid state amp with 350W output via auto former. Both have the DA2. Would I notice anything? I was thinking this could then eventually power the Sasha V or whatever comes in the next gen.