Not meaning to muddy the waters for you, but when I had my MC275 MKV, I had great success paring it with the Aesthetix Calypso with Telefunken smooth plate 12AX7's & Amperex SQ 6922's. I also upgraded the driver tubes of the MC275 with NOS Mullard CV4004 Platinum's and Sylvania Gold label 6201's.
Wanting opinions about preamps
I'm just curious what you all might think about a decision I'm needing to make.
I currently have a McIntosh C-45 Solid State preamp in my office with a Mac MC-275 tube amp. It's a great office setup, but I also have a McIntosh C-220 tube preamp new in the box that I haven't opened yet. I really need to sell one of them, but was wondering what others' personal preferences would be between the two preamps. I currently use a C-2200 in my living room system and like it, but I've read some reviews about the C-220 that sat it's a little light on the low end compared to the 2200... I hate to unbox the C-220 if I'm going to end up selling it in the end.
Well... Actually, I'm dying to unbox the C-220 and play with it, but I feel like it would be worth more in the box if I decide to sell it.
Thanks for your input,
Paul
I currently have a McIntosh C-45 Solid State preamp in my office with a Mac MC-275 tube amp. It's a great office setup, but I also have a McIntosh C-220 tube preamp new in the box that I haven't opened yet. I really need to sell one of them, but was wondering what others' personal preferences would be between the two preamps. I currently use a C-2200 in my living room system and like it, but I've read some reviews about the C-220 that sat it's a little light on the low end compared to the 2200... I hate to unbox the C-220 if I'm going to end up selling it in the end.
Well... Actually, I'm dying to unbox the C-220 and play with it, but I feel like it would be worth more in the box if I decide to sell it.
Thanks for your input,
Paul