McIntosh MA7000 or MC252?

Hi,
which is the best solution for B&W 801 S3?
McIntosh MA 7000 or McIntosh MC 252 with Audio Research LS5MKII?

Thanks.

nic1005-05-2010 8:30am

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theo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,665 posts 05-05-2010 at 03:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That is a tough call but I would lean towards the seprates. I am using a MC402 with an LS26 and love it. If you can consider the 402 ILO the 252 in favor of the double balnced circuitry that provides a quieter noise floor. But depending on your choice the 7000 is a beautiful peice too. Either way you will be happy.
tubeking Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 65 posts 05-05-2010 at 07:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am not sure but I seem to remember that the MA7000 has the output autoformers and the MC252 may not. This seems to be a love them or hate them topic in past discussion topics. Tubeking
nic10 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 80 posts 05-09-2010 at 10:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for your responses. Best regards.
sig_a Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 05-10-2010 at 09:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just to get this straight, all McIntosh MC 252 solid state amplifier contains Output Autoformers.
tom_hankins Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 05-11-2010 at 02:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In this review they say the sound quality of the 7000 is better than the 252 due circut layout. No idea if thats true or not. http://www.sonicflare.com/archives/mcintosh-laboratory-ma7000-integrated-amp-review.php

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