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McIntosh MC 275 Mark VI

I own a McIntosh C-2300 Preamplifier, which is an all tube design and Harbeth SHL5 speakers

1. Has anyone paired this with a Mcintosh MC 275 Mark V or VI amplifier, and what are your impressions?
2. Suggestions or other stereo tube power amplifiers to pair with the McIntosh C-2300. Looking for some actual experience that someone may have had.  Prima Luna, ZOTL, Rogue, VTL, BAT?
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drghosh OP
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I read two nice reviews about the MC 275 Mark VI in Stereophile and The Absolute Sound and was considering buying the amplifier to mate with the C-2300, but looks like there are some naysayers here.  Thanks for your input, I will wait to hear a few more opinions...Just wanted to make sure that I acknowledged what you wrote to help me out.
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drghosh OP
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Guys, this discussion thread was focused on amp suggestions for McIntosh C2300 and Harbeth Speakers, can we be focused on that please?  Thanks.
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Good point.  I have the McIntosh C2300 connected to a Macintosh MC-152 and they speakers are Harbeth SHL5.  While I enjoy the sound, very neutral, I never quiet get excited as much, and hence the thought of buying a MC 275. 
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@audiofile10, I never purchased the MC275, although I might at some point, need to demo it first.  I sold both the C2300 and MC-152, not a big fan of Mac preamps.  I have also owned the C220 before.  

I think the MC-152 is a good amplifier, maybe under-rated compared to its bigger bros.  

I have not heard the ZOTL 40, can't help you there, check your speakers sensitivity and look a bit in youtube and elsewhere if someone is using ZOTL40/and your speaker and what impressions they have.
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