mcintosh mc 202 VS. McCormack dna 225

I need a warmer sounding amp. I have a mcintosh c15 preamp and which of these amp is better?

profrancis02-13-2003 5:24am

aball Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,016 posts 02-14-2003 at 05:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Another note, pairing McIntosh preamp and amp will add to the beautiful music aspect. I had a CJ PV10 preamp that did not sound as good as my McIntosh C712 (predecessor to the C15) with my McIntosh amp. It was probably a mismatch because the PV10 can sound great but it is all the more reason to keep amp and preamp the same brand. Just a thought....
budrew Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 467 posts 02-14-2003 at 09:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I love the Mcintosh gear partly because it is slightly warm sounding. Mcs go great with Mcs too.
sinosin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16 posts 02-16-2003 at 10:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have done in home audition of many highly rated brands of amplifier until I decided to purchase the McIntosh. I own the mc352 but I have the mc202 in my house for 7 days. I am fairly impress with the mc202. To my ear and my setup the McIntosh are more musical and a joy to listen to. To get any better you have to spend a lot more money. Paired it with a good preamp and you got a winner. There is no mid-fi about it. Let your ear to be the judge.