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Mcintosh Separates...

Hi Folks,

I am considering a Mac C220 pre amp and an MC 252 power amp to match it to from my dealer. Is this a good upgrade from an MA 6500 integrated that I've loved/owned? My dealer says separates are better sonically than the integrated. I want to believe him, but I also hear integrateds have come a LONG way! So, please share your ideas/thoughts on this, and what advantages I could expect by upgrading. Many thanks...Brian.
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trumpetbri OP
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Grimace,
You may be right! I talked with Chuck at Mcintosh who feels the integrateds are very close in comparison to their separates. Too close to justify the cost difference perhaps. Interesting.
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Thanks Folks. What are the sonic advantages with the autoformer's that you've found?
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In other words, what sound wise is better with autoformers? Smoothness, transparency, openness etc? I own Magnepan MG 12 speakers that mated well with the MA 6500. Thanks again...Brian.
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