My dilemma


I have a Mac 275mkvi with a Conrad Johnson preamp driving Magnepan 1.7. I have been looking for a simpler setup that my wife can run. Also some system that has a ht bypass. I am about to pull the trigger on a hint 6 or peachtree nova 150. Sound wise am I making a mistake?
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Showing 1 response by helomech

If they love current, then tube amps could be the better choice. Though, having myself owned 1.7is with a Halo Integrated (mk1), I can tell you it's a good combo and the Hint has plenty of grunt. It won't produce the "bloom" of that MC275, but no SS amp will. You'll trade some tube sweetness for an all-in-one solution that is nothing to scoff at. Those Maggies should also benefit from using the Hint's bass management to cut them off from the lowest octave.

I think the biggest mistake you could make would be going with the Peachtree.