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C2300 preamp

I have a problem which many would like to have, I guess. I recently purchased a new C2300 and had it for sale due to spousal effect. lol
I haven't opened the box yet figuring it would be worth more to someone who is assured that it was in fact new and unopened. Well, turns out I will be able to keep it if I'd like. But my question. I have an MC 2105 amp and can not upgrade to any higher wattages in the foreseeable future. Am I going to notice a difference between my current C32 and the tubed C2300.
I know it's subjective, but would it be worth my listening pleasure to hook the 2300 up to my 2105? Don't abuse my ignorance to much as I am new into this McIntosh stuff. But what I listen to so far CD and vinyl, it certainly sounds great. Thanks for any advise or opinions which any of you may have.
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mofimadness
4,934 posts
 
I agree with Theo. The C2300 is the keeper, dump the C32.
miner42
709 posts
 
Yes, keep your C2300 - a very fine, repsected tube preamp. Sell the C32 and by your forgiving wife a MC452 amp.
jl35
3,921 posts
 
I agree that the 2300 is way better than the C32, though it is also way better than the MC2105, and you won't get all the benefits of an expensive preamp upgrade. If you keep the amp, I would at least send it to McIntosh for a refurb/upgrade and replace those 40 year old caps.
davidantonio
29 posts
 
Pistolero,
take it back to your dealer and exchange it for a
McIntosh MA6600 integrated. You will get a better deal overall.
Dan
miketuason
333 posts
 
Agree with all above, it's a keeper for sure and yes It makes a huge difference over the C32 in sound quality. It's like comparing between Ferrari 308 to the 458 Italia.
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