I beg to differ... you will find many companies that look better and over spend on cosmetics but you will not find anything that equates to the finess and sound reproduction capabilities of McIntosh.
@George Blisson true that Dan D'Agostino is better looking. His amps are the equivalent of a Pagani hypercar interior but it also costs 10+ times more than a Mcintosh. My system is all Mcintosh and Oppo but if I had the money for D'Agostino no doubt I would have gotten that instead.
Beautiful. That (200 watts) is a lot of power. Do many people actually need that much in a normal house audio setup? If so, how many of them now have hearing loss? ; ) I know you need power for certain kinds of speakers, but I cannot see using anything near 200...
That Home Theater Dude yeah deffo. I know it would be such a great match with my Dali Epicon speakers. I will 100% be considering Mac when I upgrade my amp but will only be able to afford to buy second hand.
I wouldn’t listen to that guy if he was selling hotdogs. McIntosh equipment is another story. Nostalgic and very different. The craftsmanship is meticulous. Very pricey , but you get what you pay for in this world. Thanks for the vid👍🏻
That Home Theater Dude looks like your heading for great things. Believe and it will happen. That’s all it takes. Ignore stupid comments or negative likes. Your dedication will bring you more and more affiliates. The top dogs will notice and that will be your blessing. There is nothing like sight and sound. As much as video is stimulating ... sound is what brings all things to life. 👍🏻
cool beans! my phone and emails are blowing up after this event. people want me to film their stuff. maybe i can parlay some kickbacks. maybe i can do giveaways with them too :)
Can tubes stand 24/24h use for 2 or 3 years without significant degradation in sound rendering? The last time I checked, the answer was no. Any change in that regard? This is a personal question, I know that most people don't use their power amp that way.
tubes by design are repacable and consumable parts. they arent supposed to last forever. Do you have an incandecent lightbulb in your house that you use 24 hours a day for 3 years?
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Thanks for the answer, but if I may you missed what the question inferred which is - if yes, then how much time will it last? That's one of the problem of tubes. So let say it's 24/24, how many time a year would I change the tubes before sonic degradation? This is not a set up question, but a real technical one. And behind all of this i was asking, has there been change or amelioration in the life of tubes?
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Mac is famous for using autoformers on everything. It is their house sound. Most Class D amps are based on modules from Hypex or ICEpower.
This is not likely to be class D. This is direct coupled so no autoformers. Their amps typically don’t work for the speakers I like due to autoformers.
COMMISH is back again, love the info, by the by, it would have been good prior to the start of recording if you scouted the booth, check out some gear and the proceeded to ask for details. instead of constantly asking the presenter if there is something else he wishes to talk about. keep up the good work.
Love the Mcintosh products. I use the older MC2600 amp paired with a C40 and that unit is a beast. 2x600 watts at 2, 4 or 8 ohms, it just doesen't give a damn :)
Not a fan of the so called "class D sound". That being said, McIntosh is one of the very few companies that does everything above and beyond reproach. Can't wait to audition on of these bad boys and have my audio-fool prejudices shattered.
high end audio is in deep crisis, it is related to global saturation of market and everything, new this, new better that, you must buy, buy. There is nothing new and better in amps like that. I bet older Mac models have identical or even better sound and overall quality, no stupid greel led backlight on tubes and shit like that.
And that's not all folks ,it comes with a good dose of snobbery. Yes just like the salesman you'll encounter when buying overpriced esoteric audio equipment, it doesn't know that a new top of the line Sony integrated amp sounds just as good.
what? i think it looks dope. Its a hybrid amp and it shows. The little brother the MA252 has done exceptionally well. Thats why they made a newer more powerful amp
Sad he didn’t talk about how McIntosh gets their ass handed to them sonically by NAD and other brands in that price bracket. Or that they didn’t have their integrated amplifier tube turntable there for the world to laugh at. Or their “soundbar” solution
** have you seen square wave graphs? Or literally any graphs between the two? McIntosh doesn’t even make their own turntables. Cleerwater makes them. McIntosh is a joke for the money.
** if I had the money to buy their shit ass products I’d spend it on Boulder. Way better for the money. And if you like tubes then buy B.A.T. not McIntosh. For that kind of money everything better be solid state and pure as hell. It better be as close to original sound as you can get not colored by tubes and other shit.
Joe Maldonado it looks like you never had a REALLY good tube amplifier in life..... so just don’t try it and keep “happy” with your own who-knows-what-it-is amplifier....
McIntosh has been my dream set up since I was a teen.
You're not gonna find better looking equipment than McIntosh!!! Quality and beauty at its finest!!!!!! I love the neon displays! Sound is amazing!
yeah and they own sonus faber now too. its nuts!
I beg to differ... you will find many companies that look better and over spend on cosmetics but you will not find anything that equates to the finess and sound reproduction capabilities of McIntosh.
sonicchill1 oh fasho. The whole spread was incredible.
@George Blisson true that Dan D'Agostino is better looking. His amps are the equivalent of a Pagani hypercar interior but it also costs 10+ times more than a Mcintosh. My system is all Mcintosh and Oppo but if I had the money for D'Agostino no doubt I would have gotten that instead.
Guess you're easily "amazed"...
Beautiful. That (200 watts) is a lot of power. Do many people actually need that much in a normal house audio setup? If so, how many of them now have hearing loss? ; ) I know you need power for certain kinds of speakers, but I cannot see using anything near 200...
The Best always shows why its no. 1 to none!! McIntosh!!
The Hybrid Tube Amp is Gorgeous !
Thanks Dude 🤘🏻
Maybe one. day. for now I will dream of them.
That Home Theater Dude You n Me Both Brother
Be well
McIntosh gear always gets me drooling 😛
They do really make beautiful amplifiers
True true
Would this do well with Klipsch Palladium 39 ? Looking for a great stereo amp…
I just ordered mine. Going from a c2509 to monoblock tubes and trying this out .
hope it works
Any fixed outputs for tape deck?
Hello, How would this MA352 pair with Sonus Faber Sonetto V speakers? Thanks.
Love McIntosh it looks and sounds amazing... too bad it is so bloody expensive 😢
You get what you pay for. Its a work of art and it delivers expressive sound. You cant go wrong if you have the budget. I sure dont at the moment :)
That Home Theater Dude yeah deffo. I know it would be such a great match with my Dali Epicon speakers. I will 100% be considering Mac when I upgrade my amp but will only be able to afford to buy second hand.
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Work of art;..Are you serious?..If you talk of the inside,im ok,but about the look,its a matter of taste,no?...
jeff wackenthal , love it a piece of art great desing,
@@hubpaq I understand you like it!
Excellent video and interview with really useful content. Thank so much!
It's a gorgeous piece of equipment. McIntosh really killed it.
Dam i think i got a semi..McIntosh are like expensive jewellery works of art.
yeah that bad boy was shining. It was like... "buy me"
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Buy it man you know you want too..
Why does he keep saying most speakers are 4ohms ? Most are 6 ohms nowadays right ? still awesome preview thanks for the video love MAC !
Since this is geared to double duty of a home theater extention i think 8 and 4 are very common.
6 ohms usually for cars
True. 4 ohm speakers are very rare.
@@rockfella9086 my sony csss3 are 6 ohms my pioneer fs52s are 6 ohm my elac 6.2 are 6 ohms and my car has 2.3 ohm JBL factory speakers
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 hmm exactly thoughts.
I am a Mcintosh owner and I love Mcintosh
sweet brother. what you got ?
That Home Theater Dude
Mc601 c2600 white klipsch klf30
nice. I am seriously thinking about getting this MA352
That Home Theater Dude the Ma 252 is a Great amplifier. I think the MA352 is more better . But only your ears can make the choice
Where can I buy in India ?
That 4 channel amp would be killer for quadraphonic music listening as well.
Audio sound system great number
beautiful McIntosh piece, as we are used to
Can I adjust the phono trim
Anyone can help
He had me a top of the line volume control lol! J.k
the toppest of all the lines ahhaha
one knob in no knob out.
Lmao god this made my day
I wouldn’t listen to that guy if he was selling hotdogs. McIntosh equipment is another story. Nostalgic and very different. The craftsmanship is meticulous. Very pricey , but you get what you pay for in this world. Thanks for the vid👍🏻
I would love to grab one of these one day. Im all about that 2 channel life
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude says the guy with 9 channels on the horizontal and 6 Dolby Atmos speakers and 4 subwoofers. LOL.
That Home Theater Dude looks like your heading for great things. Believe and it will happen. That’s all it takes. Ignore stupid comments or negative likes. Your dedication will bring you more and more affiliates. The top dogs will notice and that will be your blessing. There is nothing like sight and sound. As much as video is stimulating ... sound is what brings all things to life. 👍🏻
cool beans! my phone and emails are blowing up after this event. people want me to film their stuff. maybe i can parlay some kickbacks. maybe i can do giveaways with them too :)
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude chris that is really awesome. So happy for you. You have put in a lot of hard work.
Can tubes stand 24/24h use for 2 or 3 years without significant degradation in sound rendering? The last time I checked, the answer was no. Any change in that regard? This is a personal question, I know that most people don't use their power amp that way.
tubes by design are repacable and consumable parts. they arent supposed to last forever. Do you have an incandecent lightbulb in your house that you use 24 hours a day for 3 years?
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Thanks for the answer, but if I may you missed what the question inferred which is - if yes, then how much time will it last? That's one of the problem of tubes. So let say it's 24/24, how many time a year would I change the tubes before sonic degradation? This is not a set up question, but a real technical one. And behind all of this i was asking, has there been change or amelioration in the life of tubes?
Love Mcintosh.
Is the class D stuff from hypex/ICE?
Does it use autoformers?
??
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Mac is famous for using autoformers on everything. It is their house sound.
Most Class D amps are based on modules from Hypex or ICEpower.
This is not likely to be class D. This is direct coupled so no autoformers. Their amps typically don’t work for the speakers I like due to autoformers.
Those are not Class D output amps. Class D amps do not need those large heat sinks for heat dissipation.
Wow thats a beauty!
Very nice amp
Just Wow!!!
COMMISH is back again, love the info, by the by, it would have been good prior to the start of recording if you scouted the booth, check out some gear and the proceeded to ask for details. instead of constantly asking the presenter if there is something else he wishes to talk about. keep up the good work.
Commish you go to these events and see what works best. It was the first day and the whole environment was nuts.
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude in my field I go to events as such, just trying to help out a brother who I am a fan of. :( Sorry
Masterpiece!
Nice wish I could have one
Mcintosh always makes the best stereo stuff . 👏
very interested in this unit. I may just have to pony up the cash and make it happen
Love the Mcintosh products.
I use the older MC2600 amp paired with a C40 and that unit is a beast. 2x600 watts at 2, 4 or 8 ohms, it just doesen't give a damn :)
yeah mac amps are the bees knees
Wow very nice
Combien?
Gorgeous
Wow that's the holy grail of sound ohhh mannn with tubes gosh I want one!!!!! Sick FaM thanks for sharing!!!! Cheers and God bless
totally sick indeed good sir
Very is Beautiful
The only problem is that it has firmware. Leave the DAC out of it!
OK I'm sold lol
me too, i really want one
@@ThatHomeTheaterDudePutting in my order soon. I'll let you know how it is.
Very nice but get rid of the led's at the base of the tubes .
yeah maybe. they look kinda cool. but you can turn them off too
I would be afraid of plugging headphones into that thing. Would fear of it exploding my noggin. TOO MUCH POWER! Ruthenium contacts... PEW PEW!! LAZERS
Its made with double ubonium
Drop some prices on us....
I think this 352 is 6500. the 252 is much cheaper. I am starting to review these on my channel soon
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Thank you. Looking forward to the reviews.
Just my dream
Awesome!!
MA252 costs around $4000 for less power.
Tom Chan would you go with the ma252 vs 352
@@Sativacyborg007 No have both, the 352 is a beast!
Not a fan of the so called "class D sound". That being said, McIntosh is one of the very few companies that does everything above and beyond reproach. Can't wait to audition on of these bad boys and have my audio-fool prejudices shattered.
i hear a difference in d vs A. To each their own. im sure they offer the d amps at a more competitive price
I now hate my amp..... Why am I poor... 😭😭😭🤣🤣
Someday
He left out the price 😂
Lesly Branson it’s been my understanding that if you have to ask, ya can’t afford it 😉
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Totally true. I can't afford it but never hurts to look🤣😅😂
$6500
OMG........ I AM F==KED.... I HAVE TO BUY THIS!!!! IM SORRY WIFE........
its a sexy unit for sure
It looks like a drawing of what a kid thinks a rad stereo looks like.
rad stereo. hahah. Yup. It sure does
So it's an MA6900 with a tube front end , F@@@@@KING Awesome man and at $8995 USD Its a Steal * ! *
Cool, anything else you wanna talk about? haha
you got anything else you wanna show me?
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude haha, great video btw!
heyyyy thanks. It was alot of fun :)
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude always wanted to go to an audio show but there aren't many near me
Kids these days. Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we done with the interview? Can i stop recording?
Sweet
high end audio is in deep crisis, it is related to global saturation of market and everything, new this, new better that, you must buy, buy. There is nothing new and better in amps like that. I bet older Mac models have identical or even better sound and overall quality, no stupid greel led backlight on tubes and shit like that.
You need to fire the guy who's recording this video. He/she needs to go to video school. Too many 360 turns makes my head spin.
Do you know any videographers?
Apple Macintosh
ANOTHER $65000.00 FOR CABLES............
Nice stuff but grossly overpriced for their performance.
become a dealer my man... instant savings
And that's not all folks ,it comes with a good dose of snobbery. Yes just like the salesman you'll encounter when buying overpriced esoteric audio equipment, it doesn't know that a new top of the line Sony integrated amp sounds just as good.
and you have heard both in person?
I admire McIntosh gear but that looks like a pinball machine
it really does. I want it soooooo much :)
.Surely a good product but the look for me is bad tase.
デザインコンセプトがよくわからん
昭和のSF映画みたいやな
Too bad Mac is favoured by Lawyers and Stupid Doctors !Never had this crap in my house!😀
....huh
$6,500 for this...
i know right?
It's actually affordable for a Macintosh Amplifier.
Makes my Rega Elex R look like a piece of garbage
Get a cameraman ffs
send me one
Nice capabilities. Too bad it looks like it was designed by a kid.
what? i think it looks dope. Its a hybrid amp and it shows. The little brother the MA252 has done exceptionally well. Thats why they made a newer more powerful amp
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude
'It looks like it was designed by a kid'. 'What, I think it looks dope'.
Looks like somebody glued a solid state amp with a tube vintage amp. Meters behind a row of tubes? Gimme a break .
Into 4ohms haha. Most speakers aren't 4 ohms! Why doesn't he quote 8ohms?
look into hifi speakers that arent home theater speakers. 4 ohm speakers are pretty common
Porn it's just listening porn .
it really is
Sad he didn’t talk about how McIntosh gets their ass handed to them sonically by NAD and other brands in that price bracket. Or that they didn’t have their integrated amplifier tube turntable there for the world to laugh at. Or their “soundbar” solution
** have you seen square wave graphs? Or literally any graphs between the two? McIntosh doesn’t even make their own turntables. Cleerwater makes them. McIntosh is a joke for the money.
** if I had the money to buy their shit ass products I’d spend it on Boulder. Way better for the money. And if you like tubes then buy B.A.T. not McIntosh. For that kind of money everything better be solid state and pure as hell. It better be as close to original sound as you can get not colored by tubes and other shit.
@** He's a NAD fanboy lol
I had a NAD before my current MC and they are not even is the same planet. Mcintosh is a much better sounding system. Period.
Versatile kit. Hate the nickel finish, It'll be irredeemably dirty within a week.
buy one and let us know
@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Pass. I don't do tone controls. I like the brand quality and price but not this model.
I dont like the design. Looks weird. There is much better out there.
It's just an old classic design, some people still like it so they kept making that style. It's art to some. I think they're gorgeous, but that's me.
Really? Name me a better hybrid amplifier. I triple dog dare you.
damn dude. Tripple dog dare? You skipped the double and the double dog. the audacity hahaha
Looks like a freaking hotplate. Macintosh stuff is overrated.
McIntosh is over rated
what do you have?
Why are you losing time reviewing tube amplifiers?
losing time? Are you ready for another klipsch video?
Joe Maldonado it looks like you never had a REALLY good tube amplifier in life..... so just don’t try it and keep “happy” with your own who-knows-what-it-is amplifier....
Tube amps are awesome.
Ummmm... no thanks. Big, bulky, limited everything and looks like Marty went back to 1952 and brought this thing back
lol
Totally sexy, and I absolutely love it and want it 😀
Tubes do not make the sound sound "warmer" that's just hype.
if you can tell out of a completely blind test i would be surprised
Go buy Technics amps, better quality, lower cost.
Worst amplifier ever. Neither tube nor SS in sounds, it's insipid, lifeless and literally unlistenable. Don't even think about it!