Saturday Sessions at Pearl Audio—We’re having fun with integrated amplifiers today. First in the lineup is Burmester’s 101 integrated, with its German engineering, efficient power amplification, and analog power supply. Second is McIntosh’s 252 integrated, which has been touted as the “best of both worlds,” offering both vacuum tubes and solid-state amplification. Finally, the MA 5300 integrated, proving that big sound can come from small packages.

Which one would you choose?

The System: Harbeth M30.2XD loudspeaker, Burmester 101 Integrated Amplifier, McIntosh 252 Integrated Amplifier, McIntosh MA 5300 integrated amplifier, Nordost TYR 2 speaker cables.

Inside the cabinet: dCS LINA Network DAC and Master Clock.

Pearl Audio is your exclusive Oregon reference retailer for Burmester, McIntosh, Harbeth, dCS, and Nordost cabling. With 20 years of high-end audio retail knowledge, we understand the sales and design experience. Schedule your personalized listening session at (503) 222-2599.

Music is our passion. High-end audio is our profession. Let us bring the music to life for you.