I am listening to this via a laptop loudspeaker on RU-vid so have no idea what this actually sounds like... I hear a warm musical sound coming out, just wondering if it's also detailed as it's really hard to tell from the video? Apologies if it's a stupid question, but just curious what the listening experience is. It looks like something out of a 60s sci-fi movie so kudos for that, but crazy looks aside, what's the sound like?
Great setup. I would make that floor hardwood and use one rug. I had the same kind of floor earlier (built in carpet and a rug on top) which muffled the sound a lot.
Primaluna beats it by a long shot..If you want glorious tube sound with authority Primaluna is the way to go,and built to very high standards!The McIntosh is a hybrid!you will not get that real tube sound,and it's built is not to the standards of the Primaluna.Watch Upscaleaudio video of the ma252..It made me pull the trigger on a Primaluna,best decision I made..!
Sorry but the PrimaLuna is not all that great for its price. It’s a nice amp but not worth glorifying. I Tested the Dialogue HP integrated. Was not impressed at all. What’s so tubey or great about the PL sound? Does not mean if the amp has point to point wiring that means it’s great quality. Remember, in China, labour is cheap. Hence, PL is able to use that as a mere marketing tool. The proof is in the listening. It’s can’t even compare with say the Cary Audio SLI-80. The MA252 sounds good but it’s not awesome. The highs are sweet and not etched. Mids are clear and will suit most taste. Bass is good too. Well defined bass, not boomy. It’s a pretty clear amp. Not bright but clear. It was on my list but I went with the Cary Audio SLP-05.
I am a big mcIntosh , however they should have stayed away from this design. This is just like one of those chinese hybrid amps that sell for two-hundred bucks just put it in larger frame and put the name on it.
