I second the recommendation for the MC402, but it does need break-in time as well. My MC402 sounded steely in the highs for the first weeks with my Shahinian Diapason, only after easily 200 or 300 hours did it develop the natural, sweet sound that McIntosh is famous for, and which I enjoy for 2 years now.
Mcintosh vs Parasound
I'm considering going from a YBA Passion integrated amp at 100wpc to either the new mcintosh MC402 or the Parasound JC1. I'd likely get a matching preamp from whichever amp mfg i get. I'm driving Talon Peregrines with all of the upgrades. They are pretty efficient, but I'm trying to get a bigger sound. The YBA sounds clean and great, but doesn't move a lot of air. Opinions please?