mcintosh home theater pre-amp tuners.

  I recently bought a mint MX-132 on ebay for $1,200. The seller had just had it factory reconditioned with all new software. It looks and sounds great. 

If you are using the MX132 only for 2 channel listening, I believe you will hear significant improvement in sound quality matching a dedicated McIntosh preamp with your MC602. I tried a MX136 against a C2300 and it wasn't even close for 2 channel. 

scorpio1951, i bought my mx132 from audio classics about 3 years ago from audio classics for $1200.00.  my son gave me the mc602. i bought the mx132 because it was what i could afford.

  You did fine. I have bought from Audio Classics, always with good results. 

  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.