Dynaudio c-2 ...amp advice Mcintosh or simaudio

What preamp did you use with the mc-402. I was thinking of using a mac tube preamp.

I echo Missioncoonery. While on vacation I auditioned the Confidence line on a Pass Labs X350.5. I thought they worked very well together. I purchased the C1's for my small listening room. I have an X350 at home and even though my listening room has gotten smaller I can not give it up. It will just work in mostly class A at my listening levels.

I pick up the mc-402.. what a difference over my previous amp cambridge 840w. Now I need a pre to replace my cambridge 840e. Should I stay with Mcintosh tube C-220 or try other brands?

Think you can do better than the C-220. Consider Aesthetix Calypso with NOS tubes (approx $2,400 used).

I totally disagree with the simaudio bashing that is going on. Personally, I auditioned some of the Mac gear (MC501s) and went with the simaudio W8 and 850P. I thought the Simaudio gear blew away the McIntosh.