mcintosh c2600 and ma6600 question


My Mcintosh c2600 has just arrived. Still waiting for my c452 amp. Anxious to try it out. 

1. Is it possible to connect Macintosh c 2600 to my ma6600 integrated while I wait for my amp? 
2. Would there be any sonic benefits? Or introducing a 3rd component would degrade the signal from my source? 
3. If indeed possible, how would I actually do it? Which volume control should I be using? I have an mcd550 as a source. 
4. Are there any dangers in doing this? 
5. I also have a krell kav500 amp, would  this make a good pairing with c2600? Speakers are VA Mozart. 
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Showing 2 responses by effischer

As far as I can tell, you wouldn't gain much.  The MA6600 doesn't seem to offer an external processor loop.  That's what would disconnect the 6600 preamp section from its power amp and allow you to use all the benefits of the 2600.  You can use the fixed output of the 2600 into the server input of the 6000 if you wish, but that just washes the tubed output through the SS preamp section.  Patience may be more appropriate.
My mistake; @tls49 is correct.  There are indeed jumpers between the power amp and output 1 jacks.  The rear panel photo I looked at yesterday wasn't clear enough to see that.  No substitute for checking the original manual information.  Apologies!

Regardless, have fun with your new 2600 and tell us how you like it.  It's supposed to be quite the piece.