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McIntosh C1100 Preamp

Just wondering if anyone here is using or has auditioned the McIntosh C1100 preamp.  I haven't seen much discussion about it and I would be very interested in hearing your experience and thoughts now that it's been out for a while.
theothergreg
theothergreg OP
222 posts
 
350+ views and no responses.  I guess that means people are interested, but no direct experience.  I'm happy to report that after about 50 hours of listening, I can say that it's a phenomenal preamp.  Very, very quiet, projects an excellent sound stage, both deep and wide, and the built-in phono stage is very detailed.  Very happy camper so far!
miner42
709 posts
 
Your report does not surprise me at all.  McIntosh is quality.
mcgal
199 posts
 
I just noticed your question. I have a C1100 going into my MC601s. I absolutely love it and would suggest it for anyone that has the space for the 2 boxes and wants to spend that amount on a preamp. It replaced my C2300. I agree with everything you said except for the phono stage. I like the C1100 phono stage but I still prefer my Audia Flight SS dedicated phono stage. I didn't use the phono stage on my C2300 either. My Audia Flight phono stage did cost more than my C2300 though.
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