Best Value McIntosh Integrated Amps

I like my old MA6100.

I like my 252.

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 

The 352 and 353 do not sound quite the same at any volume. The 2 is more tuby sounding, were as the 3 is more neutral.

I would think they have similar gain, only the 352 will play 3db louder as you keep turning the volume up. Plus the MA352 gives you the 5 band tone controls.