Went and saw all the new Audio Research Foundation Series today. Really nice looking stuff. But the Foundation VT 80 is the entry level ARC amp and its 9 thousand. Talking to the dealer and he said the Foundation Series is the only ARC equipment he's going to keep on the floor along with the CD6. Bryston and Prima Luna flies out the store while ARC Reference collects dust.
McIntosh MA5200 for 4500.00 is a very good sounding amp. All you need is pair of speakers a streaming device and you're ready to go. I suspect that's what they're trying to do with the MA252. Time will tell
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