Which amplifier


I have to make a decision about whether to buy an Accuphase e470 or a McIntosh MA8000. I don’t have an opportunity to listen to them. Which amp would be the best match for Klipsh Cornwall speakers?

mfdamon

If warmish, laidback sound, McIntosh. Accuphase more neutral sound. My preference would be the Mac. Plus the Mac would be easier to sale if it was not to your taste.

Both are obviously very nice amps. For me, I’d consider a McIntosh MA-252 integrated. At 100W/ch that’s more than adequate power and the hybrid tube preamp/solid state power amp should match up nicely with the Cornwalls. And I personally love the retro-styling, especially paired with classic speakers like yours. At under $5,000, it’ll also save you a few thousand dollars to put towards a nice streamer or vinyl rig. 

The McIntosh.  The Accuphase is nice, of course.  But dang....that MA8000 is a gorgeous beast.

The gentleman asks for a choice between the two amps that he wants/prefers and the first response from a Gon member is to buy something else, that he likes better……SMH.