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Which preamp is good for mcintosh mc275?

I am sure this question has been asked before, just want get more suggestions here... I have a mc275 and a Silverline Sonata. I like the music a bit tubey (not too tubey because I don't like slow sounding systems). I listen to mostly vocal and jazz. I have a few choice right now, and I don't know if it is right for me... More inputs is needed from you guys.

I like the following:

A. McIntosh C220
B. Sonic Frontiers Line 3
C. Pass X1
D. Modwright 9.0SE

Please pick one that you think it will produce the nicest sound, or simply suggest your ideas. Thanks so much!
infinity_audio
2muse
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In line with Nsgarch's comments, I have been finding that I like the counter-intuitive combination of my Spectral DMC6 pre-amp with my Mac MC-40's. The MC-40's have upgraded caps and NOS tubes and sound very good, but they are plenty "warm" enough and seem to like the very high-def (in another combination perhaps "dry") ss pre. This is in combination with Snell original "E"s.
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pcoombs
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I also concur with nsgarch. I use the latest SS klyne 7 system ( with balanced inputs and outputs) with my MC275 to great effect.
jamnesta
155 posts
 
Neil, you'd never get away with this heresey over on the Karma....LOL ;-)!
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nsgarch
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Neil, you'd never get away with this heresey over on the Karma....LOL ;-)!
Which is one reason I've returned to AG where people are truly interested in audio (most of the time) and satisfy their need for social interaction elsewhere, and in person. I've tired of hair salon gossip and ladies quilting bees ;-)

As for ss preamps, I'm keeping my Levinson 26s and 25s(phono) but Klyne and Spectral would both be equally acceptable in my view.

2muse, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that your Spectral DMC6 was so compatible with the Mac 40's. I'd always heard that Spectral equipment didn't like being paired with equipment from other manufacturers, no matter how excellent, so I'm glad to lay that myth to rest! ;-)
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