I need a preamplifier for my ml23.5. Please help

I have a preamplifier mcintosh c41 with my ML 23.5 and 804 nautilus B&W. Which preamplifier is best for my ML 23.5?

erika01-14-2007 7:32pm

microstrip Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 180 posts 01-14-2007 at 07:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi, Although the choice of preamplifier depends on source and is a matter of personnel taste I had excellent results, many years ago, with an Audio Research LS2 and a ML23.5. Source was a Primare 104 cd player and speakers were Dynaudio Contour 4.0.
samzx12 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 883 posts 01-14-2007 at 09:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Do you want tube or SS?
twilo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 357 posts 01-15-2007 at 04:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The matching preamp was the Levinson 26 and 26s. Those were world class preamps.
nsgarch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,517 posts 01-15-2007 at 04:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The most synergistic preamp for a 23.5 is the ML 26s. (see my system) They don't appear used very often but I think there's one for sale right now on the Gon. .
jsadurni Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 210 posts 01-15-2007 at 05:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Essential preamp was voiced with ML, I think it is one of the best out there. What is your budget? Do you need phono? If you are going only digital a passive Placette would be a good option.