I suggest to buy a audioresearch ref 5 preamp instead of mcintosh because is well known that mcintosh preamps are poorly designed preamp , they are reliable but not even close in performance to arcs, please see pictures inside units and compare
McIntosh owners - please help me decide ona preamp
Here are my options:
1. C500 c/t for $8000 - new
2. C1000 c/t for $10,000 - used less than 100 hours
3. C1000 c/t/p (all three pieces) - $14,000 - used, unsure of hours
Whatever I don't buy, will leave me with money for a 207, 151 or mcd1100.
My amps are the 2301. Speakers are Salon 2's.
Thanks!!!
1. C500 c/t for $8000 - new
2. C1000 c/t for $10,000 - used less than 100 hours
3. C1000 c/t/p (all three pieces) - $14,000 - used, unsure of hours
Whatever I don't buy, will leave me with money for a 207, 151 or mcd1100.
My amps are the 2301. Speakers are Salon 2's.
Thanks!!!