The best is the new C2700. It also has a dac based on the ESS 9028 chip. This dac is an excellent one.
Which Mcintosh tube pre-amp?
Running the following system: Mcintosh MR85 / MVP841 > C15 > MC352 > Thiel CS3.6.
Considering adding some warmth via a Mcintosh tubed pre-amp, either C220 or C2200.
I do not use vinyl. May add a streamer / DAC at some point.
Listen mostly to 50's / 60's jazz.
May I hear opinions re the C220 vs C2200 from Audiogoners who have experience with same or similar power amp / speakers?
Thank you.
Considering adding some warmth via a Mcintosh tubed pre-amp, either C220 or C2200.
I do not use vinyl. May add a streamer / DAC at some point.
Listen mostly to 50's / 60's jazz.
May I hear opinions re the C220 vs C2200 from Audiogoners who have experience with same or similar power amp / speakers?
Thank you.
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Wrong stereo5, and I have proof below. 2 internal pics of the analog board side of the C2500 and C2600. Clearly different. ( so its not just the dac ) https://www.casimages.com/i/170104083930483890.jpg.html https://www.casimages.com/i/17010408393284308.jpg.html |
Look at it closely, it’s just not the same board, everything looks better made on the newer board. Shorter signal paths. Look also at the 2 rights tubes, they upgraded the input / output modules. The C2600 seems to be a nice upgrade in that regard. The ESS 9018 dac module on the C2600 is Wadia inspired ( since they absorbed Wadia Digital) . Big upgrade compared to the older BB in the C2500. |