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McIntosh MC-252 or MC-275 amp

I currently have a pair of the original Sonus Faber Amati Homage speakers. After owning everything from many fine speaker manufacturers, the Amatis are by far the best. I am currently powering them with a McIntosh MC-252 amp, and a Integra DHC-80.2 pre-amp. I am considering changing the amp to the new McIntosh MV-275 tube anniversary addition. Has anyone had a chance to compare the 2 amps? I have heard it won't make that much of a change if your pre-amp isn't also tube. Any thoughts?
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lewinskih01
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I tried these two amps in the same system, but with my B&W 804S...significantly less a speaker than your SF. Anyway, both sounded great, but I opted for the 275. Later rolled some tubes and it got even better.

My speakers are smaller and 91 dB. Not sure about yours. Maybe your best bet is indeed Audio Classics.

BTW, I'm considering a SF Cremona M to replace my B&W. Have you tried those with your 252?
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