C2600 recommendations

What’s your thoughts on the McIntosh c2600 preamp compared to other McIntosh tube or SS preamps?

b_hol07-06-2019 10:48pm

stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,405 posts 07-22-2019 at 01:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete On my C2500, I am now using the Gold Lion tubes 12ax7. Most of the guys on the McIntosh forum have done the same with their Mac tube preamps. It gives you the best midrange of any of the 12ax7 tubes.
vegasears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,173 posts 07-22-2019 at 05:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with stereo5. Replacing the Mcintosh branded JJ tubes with Gold Lion 12AX7 (gold pins) is huge. Also I've tried Mullard 12AX7's reissues (not the 4004's) and liked them a lot, cheaper too. From what I've the read My C2500 is suppose to have firmware issues but not mine (fingers crossed). Regarding other Mc pre's, They have made so many over the years it is hard to say.
stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,405 posts 07-23-2019 at 01:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @vegasears...……………... The latest firmware addresses the problem and fixes it. Audio Classics updated my C2500 firmware before it was shipped to me.