As you all probably know by now, in late 2016 we gave our auditorium a complete overhaul, both aesthetically and acoustically, including changing our demo products! As well as inviting Focal into the auditorium, we have also now added products by McIntosh, one of the most prestigious Hi-Fi brands around, into the mix.
McIntosh MA5200 integrated amplifier
The McIntosh MA5200 integrated amplifier sits comfortably in the high-end segment of the integrated amp market. In fact, producing excellent integrated amps is precisely how this American brand has built its reputation in the world of Hi-Fi! And at the risk of understatement, the MA5200 amp is certainly not letting the side down. It delivers a highly realistic and enthusiastic sound that has completely won us over. 
The McIntosh MA5200 is highly versatile, delivering excellent results with any source. It is compatible with a wide variety of Hi-Fi speakers. In our auditorium, we have chosen to pair up this integrated amp with the ASA Monitor Standard bookshelf speakers. But it also works perfectly with higher end speakers such as the Focal Sopra 1 speakers. A maPlatine.com top pick!
McIntosh MP100 phono preamplifier
The McIntosh MP100 phono preamplifier is the first standalone phono preamp to be offered by McIntosh. Not only does it boast the American brand’s signature aesthetic, it also captures its distinctive audiophile qualities of dynamism, presence and neutrality, to name but a few. In short, it is everything you might expect from a McIntosh product. Whether you use an MM cartridge, low output MC cartridge or high output MC cartridge, the MP100 phono stage delivers a sound that is bursting with life. For a first attempt, this can clearly be described as a resounding success! 
Want to hear the incredible sound quality of these two McIntosh products for yourself? It couldn’t be easier! Just get in touch with our technicians to organise a demonstration in our auditorium.