McIntosh Preamp

I am looking at either the McIntosh MC 275 or MC 2102 amps. Would a MAC tube preamp be too tubey? What MAC preamp would sound better?
Thanks

bajaokla03-23-2011 7:24pm

shay123 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 72 posts 03-23-2011 at 10:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Both the solid state and tube Macs are known to sound good. The tradeoffs are the usual ones. Solid state has better more powerful bass while tubes have that midrange magic so many people love. You cant go wrong either way but the tube Mac will keep more of its resale value because all tube preamps are in demand. Hope this helps.
lapierre Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 547 posts 03-24-2011 at 04:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete C45 and MC275 are good.
sid42 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 244 posts 03-24-2011 at 04:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Papajohn, The C48 is great! Not only good looking, but sounds great. Sound is spacious and open. Go for it!
miner42 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 698 posts 03-24-2011 at 11:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mc tube pre with Mc SS amp C2300 premap + MC452 amp
bajaokla OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 03-24-2011 at 03:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Stanwal - LOL! Thanks for all the input guys. Sounds like all pretty good choices. Man, this is cool equipment. Guess it might just come down to availability and best deal I can find.