One correction: The MC352 is not the smallest amp McIntosh makes that does have the autoformers. The smaller MC202 does have them as well, and delivers 200 Watts into any load of 2, 4 or 8 ohm. You might want to give them a try first. I do have a Mc Integrated MA6500 and drive Shahinian Diapason speakers, whih are a notoriously difficult load to drive. Even the Integrated handles them very well, with no lack of dynamics. I have listened to other difficult speakers, e.g. Dynaudio's new C2, driven by "my" MA6500, and by a MC202 and a MC352. The difference between the MC202 and the MC352 was very small.
What McIntosh Amp With Thiel 3.6 Speakers?
My current main system has a Mac MC-150 Amplifier and Thiel 3.5 speakers. While I enjoy the sound of my system; I've wanted to upgrade to the larger Thiel 3.6s for some time. Not only are the 3.6s a newer model; but from listening several times, I've concluded they have deeper bass and a somewhat more balanced sound. Now that I have the means to make this upgrade, I'm having some doubts if my MC-150 can properly drive the 3.6s. I would appreciate some feedback regarding a suitable Mac Amp to pair with the 3.6s. I should also mention that I mostly play classical and pop music at low to moderate levels; and my listening room is approx. 20 feet wide and 17 feet deep.