The McIntosh MA252 is a compact Hybrid Drive integrated amplifier that pairs a vacuum-tube preamplifier with a direct-coupled solid-state power stage. Its exposed tubes, polished chassis, and restrained control layout place the tube circuit at the visual and functional center of the design.
Four analog inputs include one balanced connection, two unbalanced connections, and a moving-magnet phono input. The power amplifier delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms or 160 watts per channel into 4 ohms, while bass and treble controls and a subwoofer output help the MA252 fit a focused analog system.