I recently bought a McIntosh MC275 (tubes), so my personal experience is not so relevant here. Nevertheless my dealer carries McIntosh and Classe. FWIW, for B&W 800 series speakers he prefers McIntosh solid state to Classe (he is a "tube-type" guy).
Still, the obvious answer is "try to audition them", if you can, that is.
My 0,002 cents.
Still, the obvious answer is "try to audition them", if you can, that is.
My 0,002 cents.