Suggest you get either the MA7000 or MA6600 (or MA6800 if you can find one - rare). You'll be much happier in the end.

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McIntosh MX114, MC50 monoblocs, MC2105, MR80, MVP861 Klipsch Heresy III, Micro Seiki DDX-1000 w/SME 309 w/AT33R, DL303 & Kontrapunkt b; Jelco SA-750DB w/AT150MXL & V15VxMR Musical Surroundings Nova Sony SS-M3, ST-J88B & ST-J75 Yamaha CT-7000, T-85, TX-1000 Kimber SilverStreak Wasatch Ultima

Hi, someone has heard A/B MA6900 and MA7000 ?

I have owned MA6500, MA6600 and now MA2275.
They are all great but must say MA2275 is special.

sdeuskar.......Welcome to Audio Aficionado.

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Dan


Living Room System: McIntosh C2300, MC601 (2), MCD1100, MS750, MR85, Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD-40, Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113 w/ Sound Anchor stand, Power Plant Premier (2), PS Audio Soloist Premier SE (3), Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC with WBT Solid Silver Angled Locking Banana Connectors.
Studio System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MCD1100, MR88, Michell Gyro SE w/SME 309/Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario, Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireword Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Wireworld Silver Eclipse speaker cable.
Studio Home Theater System: McIntosh MX120, MC452, Oppo BDP-95 Blu-ray, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332 (2), JBL LSR-6328P (3), McIntosh XLS112 (2), Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's, Wireworld PC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74 tuner, JVC XL-Z1050 K2 CD player, Wyred 4 Sound DAC2, Tandberg 3008A and 3026A, JBL4312A , McIntosh 4300V for deck speakers.

Dan,
Thank you for warm welcome!

In last 15 years or so I have owned and used amplification from brands like Nakamichi, NAD, Marantz, Acurus, Rotel, Classe, Jolida, Bryston, Melody, Musical Fidelity, LSA, Peachtree audio and many more.
Last year tried my first McIntosh integrated MA6500 and was really impressed with relaxed sweet sound but thought it lacked some low end slam needed for my large speakers in large room.
So decided to upgrade, sold 6500 and acquired MA6600 which sounded absolutely fantastic with deep deep bass....there was no more reason to upgrade whatsoever but,
I was so excited that I wanted to take it even further and finish it off once and for all….. basically buy something best I could afford and stop this upgrade madness for once and enjoy the music…I am dealing with this upgraditis for last 15 years or so...sometimes I feel it’s not hobby anymore but has turned into a disease :-)

Anyway assuming separates should undoubtedly sound better than integrated this time I upgraded to MC352 power amp and C42 as preamp.
Something went wrong here...no matter what I did, I could not get right tone in my system.
Though I got chest pounding bass and extended treble, the magic and musicality was just not there.
I discussed this problem is length with Audioclassics over and over again and tried everything they suggested.
They were surprised at this as MC 352 has become a classic...they have sold hundreds of these and almost everybody owns it absolutely loves it.
Anyway I was very discouraged and unwillingly decided to either go back to MA6600 or try MA2275.
I researched MA2275 at length and found very sparse information or reviews and couple of folks bashing MA2275 over and over again in different forums on net.
I was so frustrated that decided to take a plunge and try it anyway …so went ahead and ordered MA2275 from Audioclassics yet again.

I received it last week …set it up and I must say …..Wow ...fantastic ...I think I have best amp I have ever owned.
I don’t think it’s even broken in or settled in yet but it’s already sounding just fantabulous.
I agree that it does not have brutal deep base of 352 but instead I am getting extremely tuneful base with realism, vocal which are absolutely breathtaking, treble which is sweeeeet like sugar ...wow
Female vocals give me goose bumps every time I listen to it..
I am so thrilled that I am going to let it burn in for some time and then try some tube and cable rolling but wonder if it can get any better than this…

In all this I must mention that I have never encounter customer service like Audioclassics before.
I have been dealing with Ernie @ Audioclassics and he nothing but just class act...he has been extremely patient and more than helpful to guide me thru this journey.

sdeuskar....Welcome to AA, and congratulations on finding your sound with the MA2275

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Main: McIntosh C500C/T, MC501(2), MCD500, MR85, Marantz SA-KI-Pearl, Magnum Dynalab MD-108, Klipsch La Scala II, JL Audio F-212, Audioquest, PS Audio, Billy Bags.

Man Cave: McIntosh C46, MC252, MCD301, MR85, Marantz SA-15S2B LTD, Klipsch Cornwall III, JL Audio F-113, Denon DVD-1600, Mitsubishi 55", Audioquest, PS Audio, Sanus.

Office: Rotel RC1082, RB1080(2), RCD1072, RT1080, RLC1040, Magnum Dynalab DT-5, Marantz SA15S2, Luxman K-111, Klipsch Forte II(4), RSW-10d, Audioquest, PS Audio, Sanus.

MBR: Luxman R-115, Denon DBP-2010CI, Klipsch Chorus II, Sony 52" NX800, Audioquest, PS Audio, Sanus.

Congrats...


Nothing quite like tubes to make music!!!

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One good thing about music: When it hits you, you feel no pain.

Bob Marley

The 2275 is sweet. Congrats on your purchase.

Dave

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It's About The Music...McIntosh, Rega, Apple, LSA, Kimber Select, Sound Applicatons, Symposium Acoustics

Welcome Sdeuskar!

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Michael

Main System:Mcintosh MC601's Amplifer,Mcintosh C50 Preamp,KEF Reference 207/2's Speakers,Music Hall MMF 9.1 TT ,Grant Fidelity Reference Tube CD-1000 Player Impression II,Acoustic Zen Absolute Shotgun Cables,Krell K.I.D Dock,Jungson MRCA-1 Gold Coated Copper Reference Interconnects (Golden Dragon),Torus CS15 Power Conditioners/Surge Protector.SolidTech "Rack of Silence"Reference 4 Audio Stand.


Bedroom System:Shuguang I-25 integrated tube amp,Kef IQ 10`s,Sony CDP 225.