I've owned mostly solid state amps (ROTEL, YBA, Plinius, BAT, Forte and a Pathos hybrid integrated) until last April when I tried a McIntosh MC275 MKV tube amp. It was the best amp I had ever had by a lg. margin. Regretably, I sold it to try a simpler, more affordable, albeit very reputable, SS integrated. I instantly realized I made a mistake and would not be satisfied with anything but tubes. So I quickly sold my solid state integrated and moved up to the MA2275.
I did not bother with the stock tubes and immediately upgraded to Gold Lion reissue KT88 and NOS Telefunkens in the 12AT/AX7 slots.
Before you give up on your MA2275, try upgrading the tubes like I did. If you are like me, you might regret going back to SS.
I did not bother with the stock tubes and immediately upgraded to Gold Lion reissue KT88 and NOS Telefunkens in the 12AT/AX7 slots.
Before you give up on your MA2275, try upgrading the tubes like I did. If you are like me, you might regret going back to SS.