They say "once you have mac, you never go back"! Joe
Am I dreaming?
Ok, I have been building great sounding systems for about 40 years. Some were modest cost a few were built with some very expensive exclusuve high end brands but all of them were very musical and enjoyable to listen to. I have just retired this January and I would like simplfy my system so I am looking for a quality integrated. However this integrated must have a quality mc phono section and a very high quality built in headphone amp. SS or tube doesn't really matter. Budget will be determined if there is a acceptable product. Does this product exist?
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Seeing "once you have mac, you never go back" mentioned a few times in one thread, one cannot but wonder if it is better never to have one. It leaves the door open instead of closing it forever. It does not say why people do not leave McIntosh. Sound must be acceptable, but so are many many more and it is hard to imagine that none of them is ever worth switching to. Maybe something along the lines of the other MacIntosh fan-club. Looks? Coolness factor? Be it what it is, it seems like a candidate for your requirements. |
How about this piece of gear: http://www.avm-audio.com/products/inspiration/inspiration-cs-22.html Music Direct has it so you could try it in home. |
I own the McIntosh MAC6700, which I believe checks off all of your boxes, and has a decent built in DAC as well. It was just discontinued and was replaced by the MAC7200. I find the MC Phono stage to be quite nice and the High Drive headphone section will drive any cans you can think of. The 6700 typically goes used around $4500, although there is one currently listed here on A'gon for $3700. A new 7200 will set you back $7k. I'm sure that there are also a few other fine choices as mentioned in this thread. |
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