Upgrade to McIntosh

Hello everyone,

I am looking to upgrade my hi-fi sytem.I demod MC 275 recently and loved the tuby,warm house sound of Mcintosh.

I will be pairing them with Sonus Faber Olympica 1.

I am torn between MA352 integrated and MC275+C8 separates. The latter is obviously more costly but I am willing to go for it if there are advantages.

How would the sound differ? What would be the most notable distinction between the two system in your opinion?

Thanks in advance

audioman58 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,317 posts 02-21-2023 at 01:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There are many better quality products then McIntosh. I used to sell them before they sold out to a Asian company and some of their products now made in China which is sad . nice looking meters though . It’s whst inside for parts quality that count most . for a tube amp Ayon is much better in every respect ,the transformers and chokes are the heart of any good tube setup Ayonuse world class Lundahl McIntosh nothing special . And inside Ayon uses Mundorf ,Mc maybe wima still. Ayon machined cases , this is one very good example sadly McIntosh is way overpriced for what they provide do your homework. The mc275 is very respectable but there are much better out there I just mentioned a few items .
audioman58 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,317 posts 02-21-2023 at 02:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete McIntosh has been having their hybrids made in China and then reinspected in the U.S and some amps That Don’t have the autoformers . It’s now more about business and $$ profit the original owners were Audiophiles now I believe S Korea owned .