New McIntosh MA252


Wondering if anyone has listened to the new MA252. I have an MA6500 pushing 200 watts into my SF Olympica llls which I think sound great. Question - would the tube preamp on the new MA252 add noticeable warmth, richness, sound stage presence? Thanks. 

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I'm looking at this amp as I'm thinking of reconfiguring my audio listening room. I have ZU omen Defs. I've been going back and forth on various forums about amps to go with my PS Audio BHK preamp. I was considering a hybrid BHK250. Benchmark AHB2, Quicksilvers, MC275, etc.

However, chatting with someone who asked why not go with the Macintosh Hybrid integrated for $3600? 100 wpc is more than enough. It has a sub out (I use subs with my zus), remote and tube preamp. 

I could almost even trade my BHK for the entire unit. This might be something to think about