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.

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henry53 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 280 posts 08-22-2022 at 01:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use Vincent pre / power amplifiers, class A up to 10 watts, however they are no longer available. The hybrid works for me, Unison Research do some nice ones, better than Mac's, IMO.
coachpoconnor Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 378 posts 08-22-2022 at 03:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You might consider one of the Nelson Pass amps. First Watt SIT - 3, or the Pass XA-25. My favorite is the SIT-3. I understand the F-8 is very good also, but don’t own one.
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jonwolfpell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 342 posts 08-22-2022 at 11:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You might want to check out Rogers High Fidelity. Point to point wired, very high quality integrated tube amp made in western MA. They have a “ used” EFH 200 that comes w/ their full lifetime warranty. I think you can demo it too. I have one & love it. Amongst the very best integrateds available w/ 100 watts /channel in full class A & combines tube magic w/ great power & control. Does get a bit hot.