MCINTOSH C53 / MC462

An amplification pair that has no audible noise at all for low to normal listening levels, but which can also kick serious arse — because it’s a McIntosh pre-power. Spending mere review time with this pair, let alone owning them, delivered absolute bliss throughout long extending listening sessions.

W2021 / $14,995 (pre) + $20,995 (power) / www.synergyaudio.com