Our Collection
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Brand
- Abendrot
- Audeze
- Audioquest
- Audio Research
- AVM
- The Bespoke Audio Company
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- Constellation Audio
- Dan D'Agostino
- DCS
- Degritter
- Devialet
- Dynavector
- Exogal
- Focal
- Franco Serblin
- Harbeth
- Harmonic Resolution Systems
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- Lumin
- Lyra
- Magico
- Magnepan
- Martin Logan
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McIntosh
- C70 Valve Preamplifier
- MA252 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier
- MA5300 Integrated Amplifier
- MC2152 Valve Power Amplifier
- MC462 Stereo Power Amplifier
- MHA150 Headphone Amplifier
- MP100 Phono Preamplifier
- C2600 Valve Preamplifier
- MA9000 Integrated Amplifier
- MC1.2KW Monoblock
- MC452 Stereo Power Amplifier
- MCD550 CD Player
- Melco
- Metronome
- Michell Engineering
- Naim Audio
- Pathos
- REL Acoustics
- Shunyata Research
- Sonus Faber
- Soulution
- Stax
- Tangerine Audio
- Tellurium Q
- Ton Träger
- Transparent
- Unison Research
- Vertere
- Wilson Audio
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Ex-Demo / Pre-Owned
- dCS Vivaldi Transport (Ex-demo)
- Focal Scala Utopia Evo (Ex-demo)
- Harbeth 40.2 (Ex-demo)
- Linn Akubarik Exakt Speakers (w/ Katalyst) (Pre-owned)
- Lyra Atlas SL Cartridge (Ex-demo)
- Magnepan 1.7 (Ex-demo)
- Martin Logan Classic ESL9 (Ex-demo)
- Martin Logan Expression ESL-13A Speakers (Ex-demo)
- Melco N1Z 40th Anniversary Server (Ex-demo)
- Naim NAC-272 (Ex-demo)
- Naim Nait 5si (Ex-demo)
- Naim Supercap DR (Ex-demo)
- Peak Consult The Incognito X Speakers (Pre-owned)
- Refurbished Gold Phantom
- Refurbished Silver Phantom
- Focal Sub Air (Ex-Demo)
- Linn Akurate 2200 Power Amplifier (Ex-Demo)
- Roksan Oxygene Integrated Amplifier
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AV Processor
- Mains Conditioning
- Racks and Isolation
- Record Cleaners
- Speaker Stands
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Room Correction
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FM Tuner
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Cables
- Alpha EF Mains Cable
- Alpha NR Mains Cable
- Delta EF Mains Cable
- Delta NR Mains Cable
- Ethernet Cables - Venom, Alpha and Sigma
- Omega QR Mains Cable
- Sigma NR Mains Cable
- Venom HC Mains Cable
- Venom NR-V12 / NR-V10 Mains Cable
- Audioquest Cable Range
- ChordMusic Cable Range
- Tellurium Q Cable Range
- Sarsen speaker cable
- Balanced Reference
- C-stream Ethernet cable
- Balanced MusicLink Super
- Balanced MusicLink
- Crimson VEE 3 stereo RCA interconnect
- MusicWave
- MusicWave Super
- Optichord toslink to toslink digital optical interconnect
- Prodac VEE3 digital interconnect
- Reference Speaker Cable
- USB SilverPlus digital interconnect
- Headphone Amplifiers
- Master Clock
- Power Supplies
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All In One System
- Evolution CS 5.2
- Muso 2nd Generation
- Ovation CS 6.2
- Phantom Reactor 600 (Matte Black)
- Phantom Reactor 900 (Matte Black)
- Refurbished Gold Phantom
- Refurbished Silver Phantom
- Selekt DSM
- Expert 440 Pro Dual
- Gold Phantom
- Mu-So Qb
- PHANTOM
- PHANTOM SILVER
- Uniti Atom
- Uniti Nova
- Uniti Star
- Kiko System
- Expert 220 Pro
- Majik DSM
- Digital Music Player
- Headphones
- MC Cartridge
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MM Cartridge
- Phono Stage
- Media Server
- Tonearm
- Turntable
- Valves
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Amplifiers
- 14B³ Amplifier
- 311 Stereo Power Amplifier
- 330 Integrated Amplifier
- 4B³ Stereo Power Amplifier
- 511 Stereo Power Amplifier
- 701 Mono Amplifier
- 711 Stereo Power Amplifier
- 7B³ Mono Amplifier
- B135³ Integrated Amplifier
- Expert 140 Pro
- Expert 210 Pro Dual
- MA252 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier
- MA5300 Integrated Amplifier
- MC2152 Valve Power Amplifier
- MC462 Stereo Power Amplifier
- Naim NAC-272 (Ex-demo)
- Naim Nait 5si (Ex-demo)
- Nait XS 3
- Supernait 3
- Duo 175
- Expert 1000 Pro Dual
- Linn Akurate 2200 Power Amplifier (Ex-Demo)
- MA9000 Integrated Amplifier
- MC452 Stereo Power Amplifier
- Momentum Integrated
- NAP 500 POWER AMPLIFIER
- Original d'Atelier
- Roksan Oxygene Integrated Amplifier
- Simply Italy
- Statement
- Triode 25
- Foundation
- Akurate 4200
- Akurate 2200
- Centaur Stereo
- Momentum Stereo S250
- NAP 100 DR
- NAP 200 DR
- NAP 250 DR
- NAP 300 DR
- Unico Primo
- Pre Amplifiers
- CD Players
- DACs
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Speakers
- .7
- 30.2 40th Anniversary Edition
- A3
- Classic ESL 9
- Diablo Utopia Evo
- Electa Amator III
- Expression ESL13A
- Focal Scala Utopia Evo (Ex-demo)
- Grande Utopia EM Evo
- Harbeth 40.2 (Ex-demo)
- Kanta No 2
- Kanta No.1
- Lignea
- Linn Akubarik Exakt Speakers (w/ Katalyst) (Pre-owned)
- M2
- Maestro Utopia III Evo
- Magnepan 1.7 (Ex-demo)
- Martin Logan Classic ESL9 (Ex-demo)
- Martin Logan Expression ESL-13A Speakers (Ex-demo)
- Olympica Nova I
- Olympica Nova II
- Olympica Nova III
- P3 ESR 40th Anniversary Edition
- P3 ESR XD
- Peak Consult The Incognito X Speakers (Pre-owned)
- Sasha DAW
- Scala Utopia III Evo
- Stella Utopia EM Evo
- Super HL5+ 40th Anniversary
- TuneTot
- Amati Tradition
- Electromotion ESL-X
- Guarneri Tradition
- Super HL5+
- M3
- Monitor 40.2
- Sabrina
- Serafino Tradition
- Sopra No.2
- Sopra No.3
- Yvette
- S3 MkII
- 1.7i
- 3.7i
- Compact 7ES-3
- 30.1
- Electromotion FX2
- Electromotion ESL
- Alexandria XLF
- Alexia 2
- Aria 948
- Duette
- CLX Art
- Q7 Mk II
- S1 MkII
- S5 MkII
- Majik 109
- Majik 140
- Sub Utopia EM
- Viva Utopia
- Mono Amplifiers
- Subwoofers
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Center Channel
The MA252 Integrated Amplifier is the first hybrid integrated amplifier from McIntosh. Taking retro design cues from the legendary McIntosh MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, the MA252 combines the best of vacuum tube and solid state circuit design to create an amplifier that’s both visually and sonically stunning.
The preamplifier stage uses two 12AX7a and two 12AT7 vacuum tubes housed inside stylish protective cages; the output stage is a direct coupled solid state amplifier that delivers 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohm speakers or 160 Watts per channel into 4 Ohm speakers. An all analogue design, it comes with 2 unbalanced, 1 balanced and 1 Moving Magnet phono input for turntables. All 4 inputs can be given user-friendly names in order to simplify user control. Bass and treble tone controls help fine tune your music to your personal preferences. A full range subwoofer output is included for use with a powered subwoofer to further enhance low frequencies.
The MA252 features the McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ which are connected to advanced high current output transistors. These transistors eliminate the typical amplifier warm-up time so that the MA252 is in peak operating condition from the moment it’s turned on. A powerful control microprocessor is used for smooth system operation, along with some of the latest audio-grade circuit components that deliver the best possible sound.
Thanks to its solid state output, the MA252 is McIntosh's first product containing vacuum tubes to include our patented Power Guard® technology. Power Guard monitors the output signal for signs of overdriving and makes real time micro adjustments to the input signal to prevent harsh sounding clipping that could potentially damage your speakers. If Power Guard is activated, the 2 vacuum tubes connected to the affected audio channel(s) will flash an amber colour; they will return to their normal green color when the clipping has stopped.
Other McIntosh technologies found in the MA252 include Sentry Monitor™, High Drive headphone amplifier and gold-plated speaker binding posts. Input selection, bass, treble, tone bypass, balance and input offset levels can be adjusted using the front panel knobs or the included remote control; all settings and input selection will be shown on the OLED display. The entire unit sits atop a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis with a classic McIntosh-styled die cast aluminum name badge attached to each side.
We are extemely proud to demonstrate this product at KJ West One, it is a very forward thinking amplifier from one of the world's greatest and most renowned hifi manufacturers.
Get in touch to arrange a demonstration now.
RRP - £4,500
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