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September 3, 2019, 08:44 AM #1Member
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new McIntosh integrated coming this month MA352
I have been going around on various forums seeking conversation on this unit (I know it is not out yet). This may be my prefect solution. Tube pre, tone controls, and yes BLUE METERS!!!
https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/new-products/MA352
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September 3, 2019, 09:48 AM #2Senior Member
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Re: new McIntosh integrated coming this month MA352
Originally Posted by Arcman
Pretty impressive. And now for the sound.....
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September 3, 2019, 10:25 AM #3Member
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Re: new McIntosh integrated coming this month MA352
That will be key, of course. The lower model MA252 got good reviews. I believe the amp was based on the MC152 that the online outlets are permitted to sell. This new one seems to have 200 watts per channel like some of Mac's other integrated amps. I'm thinking of selling my BHK pre and going integrated if the new MA352 sounds good. I guess I could just buy a Mac SS amp and pretty much have the same thing with the tube preamp I already have.
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September 3, 2019, 10:31 AM #4Super Moderator
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Re: new McIntosh integrated coming this month MA352
My brother has and loves his MA252. I really like the extra features and power of the MA352. I think this could be great.
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Re: new McIntosh integrated coming this month MA352
It looks very interesting to me... 2 balanced and 3 single ended inputs, phono pre (does not matter to me but for some), headphone amp. It really seems to check all the boxes. Not sure it would be worth the $6500 asking price though... same feature set with a 100 wpc amp and they could probably hit a more acceptable price point.
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