C46 or C220


I'm new to McIntosh, but have decided to bite the bullet. I have had a chance to listen to the C220, but not the C46. I like the idea of the 8 band tone control of the C46, but the lower cost of the C220 is appealing. Any thoughts?> Anyone had a chance to compare them? Either way, I would most likely mate the preamp to an MC252. I would appreciate your thoughts. Rest of the system is a pair of JM Reynaud Twin Signature speakers and currently a CEC CD player, although that will need an upgrade as well. I'm also shopping for an analog front-end that will most likely be a VPI Scout.

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stratguy

Showing 1 response by dlanselm

I having owned both the C2200 and the C200, matcheded at the time with an MC2000 tube amp. Or run direct to ATC Anniversay 50's speakers.

Both Mcintosh pre amps are Sony ES sonics at best.

I am trying to be some what polite, but they really are easily out classed. I have found worlds better !!!

If I wanted a very very good main stream I would buy a VAC Renaissance, or Supratek. If you want the best I have heard it is a Nick Doshi.

But if you must have a Mac get the C2200.