Does this qualify as a "minty" mac preamp??

[Geoman076]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3030858960&category=14978

I just spent the last 2 hours or so in the archives looking for some pre amp suggestions, and the board seems to like the Marantz 7C and the Mcintosh MX110. So.... I started hunting around and came across this on ebay.

What do you think? Would this make a good companion for a MC202??

It looks pretty darn awesome!!:) :) :)

[Jeffrey]

Originally posted by Geoman076
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3030858960&category=14978

I just spent the last 2 hours or so in the archives looking for some pre amp suggestions, and the board seems to like the Marantz 7C and the Mcintosh MX110. So.... I started hunting around and came across this on ebay.

What do you think? Would this make a good companion for a MC202??

It looks pretty darn awesome!!:) :) :)

Hi,

NO question, the condition appears excellent and the pictures look awesome! :thumbsup:

Pairing it w/ your MC202 is an interesting concept that should generate a wide variety of opinions. You're introducing the pairing of Tubes w/ SS and Vintage w/ Modern debates.

Personally, i think your MC202 needs the benefit of some tubes in the chain so a tube preamp sounds like a good idea. Many of my friends prefer to do it the other way around, SS pre and Tube amp.

As for the vintage/modern thing, there's my concern. Not sure i would do that. :)

-Jeffrey

[Jeffrey]

Hi,

Oh yeah, if ya do decide to go w/ a vintage McIntosh tube pre, don't forget to look at the C-20 & the C-22. :)

-Jeffrey

[Steve Hoffman]

NO! $1,000 for an MX-110 WITHOUT the proper wooden case? C'mon...

You have a fast, dynamic sounding solid state McIntosh stereo amp. Why screw it up with a SLOW vintage preamp? Those are for slower VINTAGE amps. You need a MODERN tube preamp. MODERN being the key word.

Trust me on this, please.

Perhaps a used:

Joule Electra
VAC
Audible delusion
ARC
Conrad Johnson
Cary
Etc.

[Dean De Furia]

Originally posted by Steve Hoffman
NO! $1,000 for an MX-110 WITHOUT the proper wooden case? C'mon...

You have a fast, dynamic sounding solid state McIntosh stereo amp. Why screw it up with a SLOW vintage preamp? Those are for slower VINTAGE amps. You need a MODERN tube preamp. MODERN being the key word.

Trust me on this, please.

Perhaps a used:

Joule Electra
VAC
Audible delusion
ARC
Conrad Johnson
Cary
Etc.

I agree on all counts. I got my MX-110 in similar condition for $665.

I'm using it with a Mac 240. I'm using a Audible Illussions or Conrad Johnson (depends on my mood) with a highly modified HK Citation II (might as well be a modern amp) and the combination is excellent.

[Geoman076]

Thanks all, just the info I needed.

Let the modern tube preamp research begin! I love this board!!!!:) :thumbsup: :) :thumbsup: :) :thumbsup: :) :thumbsup:

[Jeffrey]

Hi George,

Most audiophiles have little or no concern mixing and matching different makers gear. As usual, i'm different. I would be prone to look at the new McIntosh tube preamp. IMO, it would probably pair up well w/ your new McIntosh SS amp.

-Jeffrey

[Angel]

As Steve mentioned already, a tube preamplifier should be your last purchase. You must see how your speakers and amplifier mate with each other first. All preamps have their own distinct sound. You need to find one that enhances the rest of your equipment in the best possible way. All tube preamplifiers do not sound the same!!!

[michael w]

Originally posted by Steve Hoffman


Trust me on this, please.

Perhaps a used:
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Audible delusion
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Etc.


Hi Steve,

LOVE that name !

Audible delusion



:laugh:

[Geoman076]

Originally posted by michael w



Hi Steve,

LOVE that name !

Audible delusion



:laugh:

Yeah, I didn't get the joke until I started searching for it on audiogon!:laugh: :laugh:

[Steve Hoffman]

Sorry, I wasn't dissing the thing, it's just my way....

[Shakey]

Rather than quote someone I thought that I read that one must exercise caution when mixing Tube gear with Solid State gear on account of the impedance requirements generally differ between the two.
This may or may not be a problem and one must factor in how close or far the pre-amp will be from the amp and the type of interconnect.

Best advice, from me, would be to audition the candidates.