McIntosh C1100 Preamp

Luckily I'm good with power cords and cables, so can focus on listening for a while.  If I had to compare the C1100 phono to something, I would say that it's comparable to the JC3+ I had prior to the AF.  I'm breaking in an MCD550 at the same time, so my use of the phono will be split for the time being, but I'll keep going back to it to see how it goes.

I've also been going back and forth on amps to pair with the C1100, but my trusty old Mark Levinson 23.5 workhorse is turning out to be quite a nice match with the tubes. 

Hegel H30 and smile.

Whoa, I forgot about this thread.  I actually completed my system with an MC275 amp and an Allnic H-3000 phono/HA-3000 headamp.  Stunning combination that has me more than happy.

@theothergreg just wanted to check in and see how your c1100 experiences were. I'm looking closely now at it also.

Oops, I've been away and just saw this.  I am very pleased with the C1100.  I'm sure you are enjoying it, as well, if you decided to move forward with the purchase.  If not, let me know what you bought instead as I'd be curious to know what beat it out.