Any feed back on McIntosh C2300 va Cary Audio slp0


I am looking at preamps. Has anyone demoed/owned a McIntosh c2300 tubed preamp? If so, please chime in w/ your opinions. I've heard the Cary Audio SLP 05. I thought it sounded fanastic. Any views on this tubed preamp as well? Thanks,
Doug
dougdubin
The SLP-05 is one of the most transparent pre's I've ever heard. It is absolutely alive and as dynamic as any SS I've used. It is detailed, airy, clear but not harsh.

No experience with the Mac but the SLP-05 is the real deal.
Doug
I bought a McIntosh 2300 recently from a fellow under financial stress. Wasn't looking for another preamp,it was totally an impulse buy.

My first impressions of the c2300 is that it IS quiet with very low distortions that lets you hear into the music.

Very good remote with adjustments on the fly with excellent fit and finish along with great looks to match.

Over all I think it is a good preamp though look whats available on the market in the Macs price range, new and used.

Arrange to bring preamps home and listen in your own system.
One of the best preamps ever made tube or solid state. It not like a typical tube unit...it gives the better recordings a feel of live, great color and tone, yet not sweet or colored.

I owned some of the best and this preamp is going no where.

Looks so good too!
Have the SLP-05 and love it. Everything described about it above is dead on, this includes the comment about the remote control unfortunately.