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McIntosh MC275Mk4 with a pre or Mcintosh 6900?

I used to run my Mcintosh MC275 with Mcintosh MHT100 as a pre, which probably wasn't a very good idea - now in my new apartment MHT100 stays with the home theater set up in the living room and MC275 moves to the study as a possible basis of the new stereo system. I'm considering Sonus Faber Cremona Auditors as speakers. The question is: should I add a pre (which one? I have no clue) or sell MC275 and buy my old dream integrated amp - Mcintosh 6900? The latest solution is obviously cheaper but will it give me a better sound? I know it's the same old tubes vs solid state question but another thing is that I'm looking for a more dynamic, rocking sound lately...
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mrtennis
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gentlemen:

don't get too carried away with the 275. i own one. it sounds like a solid state amp. yes it does have tubes. you would never realize this by listening to the amp.

if you like solid state, buy solid state.
mrtennis
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hi jaybe:

i just reviewed the c220 preamp. it doesn't sound like there is a tube in it. i own a 275. the combination is too analytical for long term listening. the only think that a combination of c 220 and mc 275 would kill is some flies.

it might be good for dog obedience training.
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