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McIntosh MC252 or Butler TDB 2250?

Just what it says. I've only heard an older McIntosh MC275 and an integrated from the 90s, but the MC252 seems both gorgeous and a great amp. I can't audition either model before buying - blame geography!

Has anyone heard both - or at very least, the Butler compared to a McIntosh solid state? I'd love some advice/comparisons. I've got two stereo sets and it will fit in either: speakers are Gallo Reference 3.1s (soon 3.5s perhaps) or Energy 22 Reference Connoisseurs.

Thanks in advance.
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shortcuttomoncton OP
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Thanks for your recommendation. Yes, I've heard some very good things about the Butler - as well as the McIntosh of course. Would be great to audition each model, but McIntosh does not have a dealer in my area and Butler of course only sells direct - I could use their "10-day trial period" but I'm in another country and shipping, taxes, etc. to get it here would cost me over $500 as it is. And try getting taxes back from a government once you've paid them...! :D

Was hoping someone had listened to both model lines, but it may be a little specific....
shortcuttomoncton OP
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Yes, that was my thought - to add a bit of tube-ness to my system, which is otherwise all solid state at this point.

I'm in Canada, so "in-home trials" mean paying huge shipping and duty charges from the US.
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