I recently purchased the MA8900 which is essentially the MA7900 with an upgradable DAC. In short, I'm disappointed. I had a Hegel H360 before this, and to me the Hegel is head and shoulders the better sounding amp. To my ears, the Mac sounds lifeless. A lot of the detail, three-dimensionality, and "air" that the Hegel brought out with ease is lost with the Mac. Some people might call this effect "warmth", but to me it just strips the music of life. I've lost the ability to get lost in the music, which kind of defeats the purpose of having a good stereo in the first place. Just my $.02.
McIntosh MA 7900 impressions/experience?
I have an NAD M3 driving the new Bryston Mini T's and am looking at getting a McIntosh MA7900.
Want to hear people's impressions of the 7900 and how it would better or compare to the NAD M3.
Other suggestions? Please provide insight on the Mac. I need pre-outs for subs.
I have Mac separates and love them in my home theater - haven't heard the new integrateds from Mac.
Thanks for the help AGon
Want to hear people's impressions of the 7900 and how it would better or compare to the NAD M3.
Other suggestions? Please provide insight on the Mac. I need pre-outs for subs.
I have Mac separates and love them in my home theater - haven't heard the new integrateds from Mac.
Thanks for the help AGon