Item Details
- Manufactured in 2018 this item has been fully serviced and comes with a 12 month warranty.
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This item is in excellent condition (9/10)
- The sale includes a Powerhero Step Down voltage converter (1500va-1100 watts)
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Includes original packaging and owner's manual.
- Finish: Black/Chrome
- Serial Number: AGA 1655
- Current retail price: £5,890
Description & Highlights
The McIntosh MA252 is a premium hybrid integrated amplifier that combines the warmth and musicality of a valve preamplifier with the control and power of a solid-state output stage. As McIntosh's first hybrid integrated amplifier, it draws visual inspiration from the iconic MC275, featuring illuminated vacuum tubes, a polished stainless-steel chassis and the brand's unmistakable craftsmanship. Designed for discerning two-channel audio systems, the MA252 delivers an engaging analogue listening experience with moving magnet phono input, balanced and unbalanced analogue connectivity, comprehensive protection technologies and the refined build quality for which McIntosh is renowned. Its blend of classic valve character and modern engineering makes it an outstanding centrepiece for both vinyl enthusiasts and high-end hi-fi systems.
Reviews
In Hi-Fi News, Nick Tate praised the McIntosh MA252 for its distinctive hybrid design, highlighting its smooth, refined presentation, excellent musicality and impressive moving magnet phono stage. The review concluded that the amplifier successfully combines valve sweetness with the authority and control of solid-state amplification.
Part-Time Audiophile, as quoted by McIntosh, described the MA252 as offering "an alluring combination of tube romanticism and solid-state resolution and authority," praising its ability to connect the listener with the music and describing it as a component that could be enjoyed for many years.
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