tube pre & ss amp integrated

Been tooling around youtube , I know but what else is there now ? Very cautious !

Wife has fallen for Mcintosh MA352 . I must have tubes some place in there , she likes ss, seems to be the best of both worlds for us .

I am wondering what would compete with mac soundwise?

Will be using Klipsch Forte 4's with it .

Thank you and be safe.

saki7008-21-2022 10:31am

sierratrails Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 14 posts 08-23-2022 at 04:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete We have the similar system that doesn't need a lot of power to make the speakers sound good. We choose the Audio Note Cobra. Extremely happy!
ditusa Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,887 posts 08-24-2022 at 12:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @saki70, Check out this BAT lots of extra buttons on the front. LOL https://www.balanced.com/vk3500-integrated-amplifier Mike
saki70 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 907 posts 08-24-2022 at 04:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ditusa; Now that one seems a little tough to hear .Good reputation though ! Thank you.
helomech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,694 posts 08-26-2022 at 11:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Forget the Mac. Get one of the lower powered class A Pass amps. They’re in an entirely different league. Then you could even get away with using a nice SS preamp.
panzrwagn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 533 posts 08-27-2022 at 01:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mac MA252. It is a more complete offering than most of the others mentioned except the Marantz Model 40. If an 'integrated' amp lacks a phono stage, lacks digital inputs, what exactly has it integrated? Analog input switching and a volume control are not enough.