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Comments on Mctinosh C500T Preamp

Am interested in what owners of the Mcintosh C500T Preamp (This is the tube version) think of this unit. Not interested in suggestions for alternate preamps or comments from non owners of the C500T. This is a fully balanced preamp and I am especially interested in comments from people using it with not fully balanced amplifiers. I am thinking of upgrading from the Mcintosh C2200. I am using a MC2102 tube power amp.
frepec
cgw
29 posts
 
I was surprised how much better it was than my MX119 or direct from my MCD500. I did not tell my wife that I had put it I place and she asked what did you do, things sound so much better.
adamg
89 posts
 
I went from a BAT VK-31SE to the C500T. Sonically, this is an excellent pre-amp. However, it is a very complex machine that does not offer a plug-in-and-play experience. Additionally, I also had problems with one of the umbilical cords that connects the two chasis (replaced at a cost of $120). Since those initial headaches, I have been very much enjoying my three years with the C500T. And it adds an absolutely stunning visual to your system!
frepec OP
17 posts
 
Thanks to those who responded. Your comments are a big help in making my decision whether to buy this unit or not.
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