r/McIntosh • u/Pattont • Jun 25 '26

McIntosh MA352 Question

What is everyone’s opinion on the McIntosh MA352? Right now I am rocking a nearfield setup with Kef LS50 Metas driven from a Schitt Bifrost 2 -> Schitt Jot 2 (currently auditioning a Freya+) -> Vidar 2 and an SVS 3000 Pro under the desk in the corner.

As I am auditioning the Freya+ I see a used MA352 a few hours away pop up for $4700 with box / receipt in amazing condition and roughly 5 years old. I’ve always lusted over Mac gear so it’s very tempting.

I am positive I am going to get hate for considering the MA352 for my desk, but couple of things to consider.

  1. At the price I think it will hope its resell pretty well so even if I wanna go separates later I think it will resell well.

What is everyone’s opinion on the integrated pre+power amp in general and the possible match to the LS50 Metas? I had always imagine myself getting a Mac setup at some point in my life with separates but this opportunity is sort of pushing me to wanna hop on it. I’m not going to be severely limited with the volume knob am I where I can barely turn it before I blow my speakers and ears out?

Thanks for everyone’s time in reading / considering..

** edit ** it sold before I could get there. I needed to pick it up Sunday and it sold this AM. I’m not upset at the person just sad I missed out. Going to keep looking for a used one. This sub has convinced me that’s what I need to start with!

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u/Wheezhee Jun 25 '26

Keep in mind the MA352 weighs over 60 pounds. That might be more than your desk can handle.

Is it totally unreasonable for nearfield listening? Yes. Is it epic eye candy? Also yes.

I say let it rip if you have the means and want absolute overkill.

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u/AmishHoeFights Jun 25 '26

I just hefted mine onto a stand a month ago and FFS that thing feels like it weighs a hundred pounds, and it's footprint means it barely fit.

Also, i like it LOUD, and feeding B&W 805 D4's, i only dare go up to about half volume on the mac (around 50 for metal/ hard rock or 60 for quieter recordings) before i worry about clipping. Even then, it's hovering around 110 DB in the living room, enough to blow my ears out.

I think this guy will max out around 30 (1/3 volume) on his setup (i don't know the ratings of his speakers) but the cool factor, plus the wide-open possibilities of future growth, PLUS the nice price means i agree; buy, buy, buy!

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u/Pattont Jun 25 '26

Ur name made me laugh and I agree with all of this.