Advance Paris A12 v. McIntosh MA352

Not a direct answer to your question, but .................. I have recently purchased the Pathos Logos MKII hybrid and am loving it, after getting rid of the Hegel H400 and Advance Paris A12 Classic.

i would take a look at the Pathos Logos mentioned above, looks interesting.  I have heard that particular Mac amp driving a set of Klipsch Forte IV and maybe it was the speakers but the sound was dull.  Why is Advance Paris earned in audiophile street credibility other than being a well publicized new "darling" ?  

@waynefia Actually, you provided a direct answer!!! Yeah, I'm walking away from the Advance Paris. Thanks.

@avanti1960 You raise a great point: I am equally puzzled by the hype. The product sounds okay I suppose, but I am less than impressed with not only its sound but its build quality. I'm not seeing any real value here.

I'll  check into the Pathos Logos.

@freezoner  Well let me add a little. The Advance Paris A12 Classic IS a great sounding hybrid unit. BUT, I decided I wanted something with a little bit better "structure" to it. The AP A12 Classic felt a little cost cutting on assembly, the cabinet was kind of light weight, the RCA’S felt a little lower quality, ETC... All my opinion of course. Looking at Unico Hybrids, I also noticed Pathos Logos MKII, and did a little digging, and realized this would be what I was looking for. Very high quality feel, look, ETC... It weghs 62 pounds, about 20 pounds more than the Advance Paris, if that means anything LOL !