I drive mine with a McIntosh C34V in my second system - great preamp with lots of flexibility and, as Mdegeorgis said, keep it in good shape and you'll always get your money back if you change your mind.
Preamp to match to McIntosh MC250
OK, I bought and upgraded a McIntosh MC250 power amp. I like the sound but am guessing that I am not getting the best out of it as I dont have a great preamp. I am using a 30+ year old SAE preamp/EQ which is decent and better than the HK3490 I was using but still probably lacking. I am curious as to if others have or previously had this amp and can recommend a good preamp. I am leaning to tube but not wedded to it. Used pricing $1500 or less would be ideal. Using with Ohm Walsh 100s3 for jazz, acoustic, Hawaiian, vocals, solo classical some 70-80s rock.
Thanks for suggestions.
Thanks for suggestions.