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Any McIntosh C48 owners out there?

I'm interested in hearing from any McIntosh C48 Audio Preamp owners, who can share their experiences in owning this new preamp. I'm interested in the volume control and how it functions compared to the C42, or C46. Since many of the bells/whistles have been eliminated, is the sound improved over the former preamps. There's no Mac dealer near me, so that's why I'm asking.
sid42
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I don't believe Mac has released drivers for it yet.
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
Question. Where does the C-45 fit in with these Mac preamps? That is, if it fits in at all.
pgulrich
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I picked up a brand new C48 and MC302 ten days ago so maybe not broken in yet but the combo sounds terrific already. The C48 is extremely clean, smooth, quiet with nice sound stage width and depth. I have tons of vinyl and the MC phono stage sounds first rate which was a pleasant surprise. I've had tube gear for most of the last 20 years as nothing solid state seemed to measure up, so this was a bit of gamble but I am really pleased with the results. I would also add that the current Mac amp/pre-amp line seems to be a very synergistic match with the Focal Utopia series (I have Mini-Utopias).
sid42 OP
301 posts
 
Unfortunately, a financial crisis of sorts made me sell my beloved C48. Having gotten past that, if anyone knows of a used C48 for sale, please contact me. I missed that unit immensly, and am using a C15 until I can find another C48.
Alan
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