McIntosh vs. Vincent

Thanks for the reply audiotroy. Any particular Unison model that may be in the same bracket as the Vincent SV-237MK?

Thanks for your input as well, chrshanl37. Very helpful.

I've owned a Vincent SV-236 before, and I do agree Vincent is a far better sounding amp than McIntosh.  Vincent over McIntosh for me at any day.

I can’t comment on those two specific models so take this for whatever it’s worth. I have a McIntosh MC2200 and a Vincent SP-331 and I move them around between the two systems and I find their sound signature to be very different, even in the same system. The MC2200 has a more evenly balanced sound with nothing jumping out. Its sort of like my touring bike, designed for an all day comfortable ride. The Vincent is more like my other sport/touring bike where you feel the road more, including the bumps and you sort of need to stretch during the more frequent gas stops 😁 They are both very musical but respond differently to different speakers so ymmv.

The Unison Reserach gear is famous for superb circuit design, Italian craftsmenship, and outstanding sonics.

I have heard a lot about Unison and everybody praised the sound. I have no knowledge of circuit design, but I believe your praise 100%. However, "Italian craftmenship" makes me a bit concerned. I read it as "superb circuit design, not-that-well-put-together, and outstanding sonics." How well is it built? Does it have a chance to last? I am not trying to inflame anybody's passions, just to find out if it would be worth considering Unison amplifiers as I do not like changing things too often or having to repair them.

Vincent 🎶🎼🎵