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RE: REVIEW: McIntosh MA6600 Integrated Amplifier (SS)

I do not disagree that Mac is a quality product as it should be for the price and I'm far from bashing it I hope it was clear. As to the "status" thing ,it's a question of personal conviction and I will stand behind mine:) I never saw Ma6000 but I'm quite familiar with MA6500 and MC252 and plethora of vintage and less vintage Mcintosh products some of which are (less vintage ) somewhat less inspiring. Presence or non presence of hiss or channel bleed might be a proof of technical prowess of manufacturer/designer but there is more to judge the sound of a product I think You'll agree and I agree that sound alone isn't enough to buy a product (not for me at least). I shouldn't have posted that phono stage in MA6500 was nasty , sometimes being a second language speaker kicks in. It was just bland and flat and I found that phono stage in their full function preamp (forgot the designation but it was geared toward HT application also ) was equally flat and boring -quiet as it was.
Ultimately , if having your budget I would stand on the choice to buy MA6600 or not I wouldn't . Not for the sound nor for the look and functions which I frankly don't need. But bashing it because of it and because of blue meters ? No , not me Sire ! :) Enjoy your amp ,and don't feel the urge to defend your choice , they do tend to have long life span and very nice resale value .Rgrds, W


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