Mcintosh MC2102 vs Cary Audio CAD 120s

I'm having a difficult decision picking up one of these gems. Any input would be greatly appreciated..

camcocel10-22-2010 2:52pm

polk432 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,142 posts 10-22-2010 at 09:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mac's are great but sound more SS than tube. I have a Cary 120's Cary Slp98P with all Linn sources and a Teac X1000R RR. I love the sound. I had the V12R but you need a big room they run so hot. Good luck.
hamms006 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 24 posts 10-22-2010 at 10:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete agree with polk432 mac's sound more ss than tube. i have the 120 put jensen caps in it and using for output tube's 5932's and round plates for the 6sn7 tubes my pre is cary slp-05 and with all up-grade tube's with altec 6048g speaker ...good luck ... the price on the 120's are cheap.. but then you better spent about 600.00 800.00 to retube it ...120 is really nice for it's price point..
camcocel OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 10-23-2010 at 05:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sounds like Cary 120s is the better choice! Any critics or compliments on the Mac MC2102 from owners? Many Thanks Guys!!