looking pre tube for mc452

hi, im searching pre tube for my mc452
is conrad johnson et3 or AR good match ?

mati197911-07-2016 2:05am

waxwaves Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 206 posts 11-07-2016 at 07:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A McIntosh tube preamp is the best match IMHO. You have an awesome amp there...enjoy!
mati1979 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 41 posts 11-07-2016 at 08:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete hi yes i have sold c2300. i want to try another. Conrad Johnson ?
waxwaves Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 206 posts 11-07-2016 at 08:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete SS McIntosh preamps have a more full bodied sound compared to the Mc tube preamps if that is what you are after.
waxwaves Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 206 posts 11-07-2016 at 08:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Did you roll the tubes in your C2300 or did you use the stock tubes?
waxwaves Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 206 posts 11-07-2016 at 09:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have used Mc and CJ preamps with Mc amps. CJ should be warm and lush if that is the sound you want...ET-3 should work well output impedance wise. BTW, the MC452 should respond very well to a good power cable. This may help give you the performance you are looking for. Well done ICs and speaker cable will have a major effect on that amp's performance as well IMO. As always, YMMV. Good Luck!