I just moved up to McIntosh gear from Adcom separates; and
you don't have to know anything about audio to appreciate
the difference. I bought a used MR-73 mostly because the
Pre and Amp took up most of my budget. I had the tuner
aligned and checked out by my local McIntosh service shop;
and it sounds GREAT! Lots of presence, midrange and bass
that was totally lacking with the Adcom.
A friend of mine is a host on our local FM classical
station - and when he's on the air it sounds like he's in
my living room. I do have to say that the MR-73 (which is
an older model) does not have quite as good separation of
some of the newer models. If you have the budget - look
into a MR-75, MR-77, or MR-7082.
you don't have to know anything about audio to appreciate
the difference. I bought a used MR-73 mostly because the
Pre and Amp took up most of my budget. I had the tuner
aligned and checked out by my local McIntosh service shop;
and it sounds GREAT! Lots of presence, midrange and bass
that was totally lacking with the Adcom.
A friend of mine is a host on our local FM classical
station - and when he's on the air it sounds like he's in
my living room. I do have to say that the MR-73 (which is
an older model) does not have quite as good separation of
some of the newer models. If you have the budget - look
into a MR-75, MR-77, or MR-7082.