I have the DA2 module in my 8950 Integrated. It is a substantial improvement over the stand alone D100 I had previously.
If I was in the market for a stand alone Dac, the MDA200 would be under serious consideration.
Same here as well. Just plain boring and silly.
Watched Oppenheimer with the wife. Meh. Way too long. It was okay, not great and certainly did not receive the accolades IMHO.
My 8950 replaced my MA6600--->D100 combo.
The DA2 in the 8950 is a significant step up from the D100.
McIntosh does offer the DA2 in a stand alone component; MDA200.* As with the 8950, the MDA200 can be updated to when/if McIntosh elects to offer an upgrade (DA3 ?). However, as I am an ole...
You chose well.
I went from a MA6600 to an MA8950 a year ago. The 7200 is from the same family (200w p/ch with autoformers). Should perform wonderfully and provide many years of trouble free use. Enjoy!
Recently looked at new BMW, Mercedes and Audi.
My son suggested I try a Subaru Outback XT wagon. Very surprised how nice this wagon is. Won't impress the neighbors as much as the other 3, however should be a lot more reliable and cost significantly less to purchase and own.
As an old and...