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New McIntosh MA252
Placed my new MA-252 into service last week.Extremely nice integrated amp.I had a Prima Luna Dialogue Premium HP, and although both are fine sounding integrated, I prefer the MA-252.  The Prima Luna had NOS Mullard tubes - with the stock tubes, I ... 
best integrated amp.
I have Maggie 1.7s and .7.Both speakers work great with integrated amps from Peachtree (Nova 125), Ayre (AX7e), Rogue Audio (Sphinx), Modwright (KWI 200), Cayin (SP10A and A-55T), PrimaLuna (Dialogue Premium), VAC (Avatar Super), and VPI 299D.I do... 
Yet Another Budget Integrated Amp Question
I had a Nova 125SE, replaced it with an Ayre AX-7e and finally a Rogue Audio Sphinx.The Nova lacked details and extension. The Ayre was most neutral with good extension and great details, but was not engaging. Very good for analyzing but not the b... 
Tube Integrated Amp - Help Please
The new VPI 299D 
Audioresearch VSi75 VS. PrimaLuna
Personally I found the Primaluna dialogue premium to be more musical.The VSI is very clean, quiet and detailed.The PL is as detailed and quiet but has a more organic feel. 
Best kt88 for VAC Avatar Super
If you enjoyed the original sound of your Avatar, stick with Kevin's suggestion.I have an Avatar Super, just re-tubed (VAC KT-88s)by Kevin and it is stunning!