Best Value McIntosh Integrated Amps


Hi all,

A few weeks ago I shared a selection of the best McIntosh stereo amps and we had great debates and discussions. This week, I’m sharing another selection but this time around the best price/performance integrated amps from McIntosh.

https://www.linephaze.com/selection/3be92062-0cc4-473c-bc0a-d2a034c749d6

Curious to hear your thoughts, would you add/remove any from this list? If you own any of these, please let us know about your experience!

lionel_hersch

Is there a big difference in sound quality with the Mac SS amps that have the extra transformer. Does this transformer alter the sound in any way, or just let you use almost any low impedance speaker?

I’m curious whether there’s a huge difference or any difference at all between ma252 and ma352 when listening at lower volume. I rarely go above 45 on my 252. With 352 and same speakers, is ma352 going to be louder than ma252 at the same volume setting - or how would one describe the difference 252 vs 352 in this scenario