Upgrade to McIntosh

Separates are always better sounding than Integrated amps.....because everything is not being stuffed into a single box...Physics. Tube pre with SS power amp is always the most effective way to go....That gives you the Best of both worlds... MAC amps are ALL assembled in NY.

Those of you who have the DA2 did you upgrade from the da1? I ask because my dealer is offering the da2 upgrade, but with all my digital sources being redbook cd or a max of 24/192 streaming. I would like to know if your impressions are of A clear upgrade in sq across the board and what you like about it? Day 5 I’m streaming brain salad surgery and pushing around 5-10 watts (luv the meters) it doesn’t stop getting better.

Now that I’m hearing what these blade’s can do I’m a little embarrassed that I waited so long.

@wolfgangamadeusaudiophiliac    I was referring to the change in the stock tubes in the MA352 hybrid integrated amp, not the MC275, as  mentioned by willg 1985. I assume one changes the same type of tube but of a different brand.

@steve59 My C2700 came with the DA2 module. I haven’t heard the DA1 and cannot give a comparison, but I have zero complaints about the DA2. I stream quite a bit and use Roon all through that module. It’s been fantastic so far. 

Thanks for the quick reply, right now everything’s new and I’m stoked.