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Mcintosh sound

Been looking at Macintosh intergrated amps (MC6300, MC6500) but haven't been able to audition due to lack of supply locally so I need help. How would you characterize the Mac sound? Is it netural? robust with a bottom strength (like Krell or Sim), how's the the mid range; forward, mid theatre or more distant? Top end is it smooth and sparkling?
Over all how does it throw the sound stage? These are important questions that I could use help with, as I listen to soft rock, jazz blues & new age. Please see my system for current rig. Thanks for the help
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I've a new MC402 power amp, biggest audio "investment" I ever made ... yes, its powerful, neutral and musical, drives my Maggies (MG1.6) with ease, even with a passive preamp.
One of the perks is that no dealer where I live now tries to tell me that I need to upgrade my amp!

I had a Krell FPB-200 before this, found it powerful, with good bass slam (though not to the level of the older KSA series) ... but ultimately, not involving enough.
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