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Preamp Choice... a hard call for me.

I have a Mac C-41 pre. I am building a "new" two channel system - amp- pre-cd-speakers. I can replace the Mac with a new Parasound P6... will I lose anything going from the Mac to the P6? the P6 has a great DAC and other useful features the Mac doesn't. Ahhhh. I would miss the pretty Mac light show... lol I am kinda old school but seems the P6 will do the Mac and more..

Help! lol
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yogiboy
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Why not keep the Mac and add an outboard DAC? What other features do you need that the Mac doesn't have?
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captbeaver OP
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Optical in n out... and the P6 is new. I know squat about DAC's so it would be easy to screw up...lol

I wonder if I could tell one from the other... I bought a pair of 10 T's and am upgrading everything it seems. I need to upgrade my source also... so I've been told. I have a Denon DVD 2900 that has served me well but many think this is the weak link. She has been a great player.

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You will lose. Go for a C2600 - it has the built in DAC and countless features and will be a significant upgrade with the right tubes.
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Oh my... that is way outta my league... lol
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Yogiboy...

i am looking into that... i need education on DAC’s. I have a limited budget but I have patience...  I will have a clean SIMPLE two channel system again.

I just need a great amp and am close to that and a good source... I have cables and speakers so I’m getting closer. It’s odd that people try and talk me into replacing the Mac... 
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