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Tube amp for ATC SCM19s
Thanks Dave and Troy for the response! I do have a MA7200 that drives the SCM19s nicely but just wanted to dip my toe into the world of tube amps. I’ve heard it’s a slippery slope.  
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
Definitely loving  my MA7200! 
Mcintosh Integrated Amp MA7200 MM input question
Well, before I could try, the guys at Mcintosh confirmed that once the jumper is pulled, the phono would not work so I’ll need an external phono stage.  
Mcintosh Integrated Amp MA7200 MM input question
I called my local distributor and was told that once the jumpers are removed, the MA7200 can only be used as a power amp OR pre amp but not both separately and the phono on the MA7200 would not work either. He doesn’t sound very sure though. Nonet... 
Mcintosh Integrated Amp MA7200 MM input question
Pardon me if this sounds dumb but would two preamp stages be too much in this case? Would it cause noise and distortion? I looked at the manual again and the Mc has “output 2” that sends signals to an external preamp. Not sure if I read that right... 
Mcintosh Integrated Amp MA7200 MM input question
How do I do that? Mine is an integrated amp.