New Mcintosh C-22

So many are quick to rip on McIntosh, calling the sound dated, slow, dull etc.. I have owned quite a bit of Mac gear throughout the years and have always found it ultimately listenable for hours on end.  Build quality is top drawer.  I think that you will find that all Mac preamps have a similar sound (I did), whether tubes or solid state.  That always impressed me, because they are equally voiced.  And yes, I love tone controls.  When I want a little more top end I adjust the treble, a little more bass, same thing.  I have too many friends that adjust their treble and bass by changing cables..  I just shake my head.

Enjoy your C-22.  It's and excellent choice.

ps7256: I've found that, with my Sumiko Blackbird High Output MC cartridge, I get better sound with the MM (moving magnet) phono input. The MC (moving coil) input sounds strained/compressed compared to the MM. I believe the MM has fewer gain stages to affect the sound.

Thanks dweller, normansizemore, really looking forward to this weekend and setting up and enjoying the journey. Have my favorites lined up on CD, Vinyl, Tape and Digital.

Wow! Not leaving the chair all day! 

ps7256,

Glad to hear that you are enjoying your preamp.  Now do something unusual (at least for most).  Keep it.  It's a true reference that you can enjoy for decades.  

N