Am a long-term user of the C2200 and MC75 60ths and MC275MkV. They are/were terrific. However, I wanted to downsize and tried the MA2275. What a let-down, sonically. Great looking/functionality, but the MA2275 just does not do it sonically. Tried tube rolling and various sets of speakers and it just has no 'there' for my ears. However, the same cannot be said of the SLI-80. Not only is it a beautiful to look at piece, it sounds great. Did go back and forth mentally between the SLI-80 and the Manley Stingray before pulling the trigger on the SLI-80. Got the proverbial 'deal', so that made the choice easy. Have ordered another set of 6SN7s to let the tube-rolling begin.
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Glenn...
Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag
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Reason: More tubes.
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