I have McIntosh C series and MX series and love them both. I prefer the C series for 2 channel and the MX for 5.1. I have McIntosh amps that turn on with the trigger output from the McIntosh preamp. If I use a different brands of amps the trigger doesn't work and I have to manually turn on the amps. Since I am lazy that would be the only reason I wouldn't prefer a McIntosh preamp since they sound wonderful.
Advice on what preamp to select.
Hello
I picked up two Adcom GFA565 Power Amps recently and would like to get a newer preamp to go with these. Currently have a Crown IC150. Have found a Audio Research SP-9 MKII for about $1100 but am considering also the following: Macintosh C series in the range of the 34V or newer, or purchasing a Mac MX series preamp.
The MX 130 looks to have decent reviews just being used as a solid preamp for stereo use and has a phono section which I need. I know this is a question with no best answer but anyone have experience that they are willing to share?
Thanks
Kent
I picked up two Adcom GFA565 Power Amps recently and would like to get a newer preamp to go with these. Currently have a Crown IC150. Have found a Audio Research SP-9 MKII for about $1100 but am considering also the following: Macintosh C series in the range of the 34V or newer, or purchasing a Mac MX series preamp.
The MX 130 looks to have decent reviews just being used as a solid preamp for stereo use and has a phono section which I need. I know this is a question with no best answer but anyone have experience that they are willing to share?
Thanks
Kent
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