I have owned both amps, and currently own the 7200. It is a much better sounding amp, and has more oomph in the low end, to my way of thinking. I also hate the autoformers, so this is the Mac amp for me. I doubt that the 2002 was designed by Nelson Pass, knowing Mac management. As far as a Mac pre, you don't specify your $ range, and the door is wide open for their pre's. I would like to try out the new C48 ($4800) ouch, but I have liked the C37, C712, C15.
You won't be sorry with a 7200 amp, believe me.
You won't be sorry with a 7200 amp, believe me.