In my opinion, The MA7000 stands as one of the few integrated amplifiers that is able to combine the fluid sound of a short circuit along with the robust and 'large' sound that is typically reserved for separates. It's super linear piece, and that 5-band EQ is so well done that it really allows you to fine tune your system without causing horrible phase shifts. Tis' a great one-box solution.
If you do go that route, than there would be no reason why not to complete the circle by purchasing the MCD-500 SACD/CD player. It's probably the best single-box CD-Player that McIntosh has ever made (the same can arguably be said for the MA7000). This combination is pretty damned good, and moreover, it has a sound that will lend itself well to an extremely wide variety of loudspeakers.
To offer my completely bias opinion: Of your list, I'd say that Sonus Faber makes for the best match with McIntosh gear. I also feel that Sonus Faber produces more of an 'engaging' presentation, albeit colored when sat directly next to Revel's or B&W Nauts. At that price point, I'd mark Sonus Faber down on the short list and then seriously consider a set of TIDAL Piano's, or even go the opposite way and lay down some cash on a used set of Wilson Audio Watt Pup's. I'd rather take an updated set of Watt Puppy 5.1's or 6.1's over any of the Revel Salons anytime, but then again, that is just my own bias.
If you do go that route, than there would be no reason why not to complete the circle by purchasing the MCD-500 SACD/CD player. It's probably the best single-box CD-Player that McIntosh has ever made (the same can arguably be said for the MA7000). This combination is pretty damned good, and moreover, it has a sound that will lend itself well to an extremely wide variety of loudspeakers.
To offer my completely bias opinion: Of your list, I'd say that Sonus Faber makes for the best match with McIntosh gear. I also feel that Sonus Faber produces more of an 'engaging' presentation, albeit colored when sat directly next to Revel's or B&W Nauts. At that price point, I'd mark Sonus Faber down on the short list and then seriously consider a set of TIDAL Piano's, or even go the opposite way and lay down some cash on a used set of Wilson Audio Watt Pup's. I'd rather take an updated set of Watt Puppy 5.1's or 6.1's over any of the Revel Salons anytime, but then again, that is just my own bias.