McIntosh MC275 / Audio Research VS-110

I've heard both though not in the same system. Both are great but the MC275 is a legend - and rightly so. It has withstood nearly 50 years of scrutiny which says everything about its sound quality. I am very impressed every time I hear one. If I didn't already have a MC240, I'd have a MC275.

Arthur

Does the current 275 sound more or less like the original?

are balanced better sound than single ended? regarding the mc 275.

In my two channel, I use balanced interconnects throughout. I checked with other more experienced MC275 owners and that is what most of them use and recommend.

Using the Mc275 balanced input bypasses the input/phase inverter 12ax7 tube. There will be less noise and distortion (not that I could hear any with my MC275 MKV).