Looking for a McIntosh amp that gives a great example of the “McIntosh Sound”

The newer macs do not have the old sound.  They still sound awesome but are more detailed and less bass warmth as witnessed by my MC312.  

The mc252 has the old sound, probably others but that one i can confirm.  

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Ma352 integrated 

For half the year I get by with a heavily modified 1961 M240… which i witnessed coming in the door circa 1965…

In solid state, i like the MC202… won’t require back surgery or a boy Friday to move…. get the rice grain to led upgrade and as others said… many but not all roads lead to Audio Classics…

@tomic601 

A big +1 for Audio Classics and a special shout out for Derek. :)