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Best PreAmp match for a MC-7270?

Hello Audiophilers, like many, after hearing McIntosh products, I fell in love. So here I am now with a MC-7270; I'm hesitating on my PreAmp... C34/C31V/C41/C42 or C40. (Mostly I use CD player and phono and a tuner. Dont't watch TV very much). For the time being Bose 901VI would be hooked-up to the system, but maybe planning on something else later on.. Did some other reading on PRE/pwrAmp matching, some guys came up with a 10:1 or even a 100:1 ration between output/input impedance, is this only applicable to tubes or SS as well.. Looking at something bellow or around 2000usd.

cheers,

Steph
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onemug
784 posts
 
The C34 would be the "era" match for the 7270. It's a great preamp. I think the newer ones would be better sonicly plus you get remote control. Your call.

I can't think of any Mac pre that won't match up with a Mac amp impedance wise so I wouldn't worry about the numbers plus there is alot more to it than just the ratio.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
agree totally with onemug...enjoy.
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Stay with C30 or newer,YMMV,good luck,Bob
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