McIntosh vs. ARC


How does the "tubelike" McIntosh MC402 or the vacuum tube 2102 compare with tube amps from ARC, like VM220 or the new REF110? Speakers are Magnepan 3.6´s. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Showing 1 response by efner

In the last 18 months I've had a mac 352,a MC2102,a MC275IV,C2200 and a MCD201
And now I'm the delighted owner of a new ARC 150.2

I've heard the Arc tube amps as well.
In my opinion the 150.2 is better in ALL respects then any of the Mac amps I've owned.

I also now own a ARC LS26 pre-amp,and a CD# mkII.
I feel these units are also superior.

I think McIntosh has fallen behind the current state of the art technology.