Advance Paris A12 v. McIntosh MA352

@vvvvvv6 most definitely has something going on here! I love it. And thanks!

Insofar as other questions go:

1. The meters are not necessary in my opinion - don't get me wrong because I love 'em. But I can live if I don't have 'em.

2. I currently have a NAD M33 driving Klipsch Heresy II speakers - and they are on their way out for me; I'm looking hard at Sonus Faber Sonetto V (can't really afford Sonetto VIII which is my first choice). There is something about its class D amplification that just doesn't sit right with me - maybe I'm just a head case. I dunno.

I am also looking at the Moon 371 - I'll be auditioning them sometime next week. It's in a different class than the NAD M33 of course. So how's that for a change of direction? I know...I'm a head case.

If you can swing the Mac that’s what I would go with. Advance Paris is a really dumb name also and I think it looks cheesy. Also made in China. 
 

the Mac will hold its value way better IMO and probably sounds better as well. 

I’d finalize what speakers you’re getting first then figure out the amp. 

@soix Yes, I agree and I have done that. It will be the Sonus Faber Sonetto V. They're a wonderful speaker and they have the all-important wife approval factor - they are beautiful to look at.

Thanks for your input - much appreciated.

@mofojo I agree with you. In fact, having heard and seen the A12, I am walking away from that. It is not a good value, even at its price point. Thanks.