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RE: Some advice? Left Naim, tubes aren't working and McIntosh is a dissapointment

Posted by airtime on August 10, 2016 at 09:38:58:
Ok I'm going to have to say it. McIntosh sound is NOT for him. New old what ever. He's just going to chase his tail and spend a lot of money doing it.

He should look into Rogue or some thing along that line. Keeps the nice tube and has more modern sound. Meaning a lot of clarity, etc...

Also consider the VTA monoblocks They CRANK!! and would have a more SS/tube mix sound. He could chuck in a nice Mac preamp and that way he would have looks and a good amp. I know he is trying to reduce the stereo bulk but some times we can't have it all.

Again look into Rogue or the VTA's. They are wonderful and modern sounding