I had the opportunity to stop by Stereo Exchange in NYC. A great store. In one of the demo rooms. They had three different McIntosh/ Sonus combo's. These consisted of 1. A Mcintosh C45/ Mc-252/ MVP-861/ Sonus Cremona 2. McIntosh C200/ Mc-501's/ MVP-861/ Sonus Amati and finally 3. A McIntosh MA 2275 Integrated/MVP-861/ Sonus Cremona Auditors and a Sonus Cremona sub. I have to tell you, even though people are going to think I am nuts, If I had the choice based on sound, I actually liked the third set up. The sound was mellow yet detailed. Very enjoyable to listen too. My sound guide demo-ed Pink Floyd, John Lennon and a SACD with instruments. Although, it is limited to 75 watts, my sound guide had it turned up pretty loud and it did not seem distorited. If he played it much more loudly, everyone in the store would have heard it. I truly believe the 2275 is an awesome piece for the price. It is on my "to get list" for 2006. Thanks!
