Deciding Between the Marantz Model 30 and McIntosh MA252


Hi group! first-time poster :)
I'm trying to decide between the Marantz Model 30 and the McIntosh MA 252 integrated amplifiers.
I will use it for streaming Qobuz and Tidal via a Bluesound Node using an external DAC and driving a couple of Triangle Gaïa floor-standing speakers.

There are not many other options in my country to consider, both integrated amps sound great, but sadly I cannot test them at home.
Any thoughts about the comparison will be appreciated.

Thanks!

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@germanmartinez If you want any useful info, you really need to state what qualities YOU value in an amp to complement the gear you have. Otherwise, all you will receive is what OTHERS want in their amps.

Yeah , that is tough not being able to audition.  Those two units could not be more different…..

What kind of speakers do you have? @oddiofyl is correct, they have a very different sound profiles.