Macintosh C 27 or something newer?


I've always loved the design of Macintosh equipment. I drool over them like a little boy in a toy store. So I’m wondering if I’m making the right decision or are their other options at the same price range that would be better.

The Amp I have right now has input 22K impedance.

  Ideally whatever preamp I get would have a nice phono stage. A tube preamp would be nice also. I know the C 27s are solid state.

I’ve read some good reviews about these and they seem to fit my criteria( except they are not tube). They also are a Macintosh.

Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you very much
westend56
I own McIntosh but not a fan of vintage equipment.  Audio Classics has a C27 for $1099.00.  I am using a McIntosh C2500 tube preamp, I absolutely love it.  If you want something decent that won't break in a couple of weeks, call Mike Sastra @ Audio Classics.  He is extremely honest and they have tons of used Mac preamps in stock.
Audio Classics are good guys !
I also own  Mcintosh C2200 tube preamp. Excellent unit.