mcintosh home theater pre-amp tuners.

  mcgal, I am using the MX-132 for home theater, and only occasionally use it for two channel listening. I also own a C2300, and it is superior for two channel listening. 

Most of my audio equipment also came from Audio Classics, I am close enough to drive there as well as listen and pick up. Great bunch of guys there.

McIntosh MX132, MX121, MX122 aren't that good for two-channel listening to music. You will have to step up to its top of line HT preamp processor such as the MX160, MX151, MX150 to achieve great quality stereo listening to music to match with your MC602 amp. Since you aren't doing HT if I were you I would get a good quality stereo preamp. McIntosh makes good stereo preamp. 

McIntosh MX132, MX121, MX122 aren't that good for two-channel listening to music. You will have to step up to its top of line HT preamp processor such as the MX160, MX151, MX150 to achieve great quality stereo listening to music to match with your MC602 amp. Since you aren't doing HT if I were you I would get a good quality stereo preamp. McIntosh makes good stereo preamp. 

only reason i bought the mx 132 is because i don't have funds for a separate pre-amp and tuner. being retired and on a fixed income does'nt help any.