McIntosh C2700 vs C2200 Tube Preamp

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We decided to compare a 14 year old McIntosh tube preamp with the latest version. The results might surprise you.
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@ridirefain6606 4 жыл бұрын

Really like these comparison videos. I find them really informative. Another great job all.

@emanon321 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic, super-helpful video from the best audio guys on KZfaq! Since I am at heart a vintage tube guy, I especially enjoyed this presentation. I'm considering pairing my vintage MFA tube mono amps with a newer preamp with balance and tone controls. It looks as if a Mac pre is in my future. Thanks to the three of you.

@LoganNolag 3 жыл бұрын

You're pretty much spot on. The C70/C22 is pretty much just a C2700 without a DAC and it's around $2000 less.

@rndm4642 2 жыл бұрын

Not true if home theater bypass and additional other functions are important to you.

@anonymohipp9097 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Really enjoy these videos. Would love to hear a comparison between the 2700 and the PS BHK preamp.

@davidnguyen5028 Жыл бұрын

The c2300 has the tubes on the top too.

@billwillard9410 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of great information about various models. You see a lot of really old units for sale but not so much the newer units. The pieces from the 70’s and 80’s can be had for entry-level prices sometimes (gotta watch out for the gougers) , but it’s good to know which units to look for.

@skrads 4 жыл бұрын

Can you guys review the McIntosh C1100 preamp ? Thanks. I enjoy your channel.

@cgwolf3903 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice review. I have a C2200 and have been considering upgrading to a C2700. Now, I may lean more to the C70, but I'd love to hear about the C1100 and perhaps even a comparison to the C70. By the way, the C2200 does have the triggers, etc. I have mine hooked up to the MPC1500. One question: Does the C70 have a L-R balance control? Thanks!

@paulhalucha526 4 жыл бұрын

Very much enjoying the great videos. I can’t imagine lugging around 150 pound mono blocks. I bought the MC312 Amplifier this year and my forearms hurt for 2 days after I got it in place. What preamp would you match with that amplifier by the way? My speakers are the JBL L-100 classics.

@peterc3143 3 жыл бұрын

Really like tube gear on ribbon speakers

@albertleung3690 4 жыл бұрын

just a suggestion, why not do a comparison between the MSB discrete dac with & without power unit vs PS Audio Direct Stream

@gholamrezasafakish6320 3 жыл бұрын

Great Videos. I really enjoy. I am having hard time to decide between C2700 and the C2600. Can anybody recommend?

@cornwallfromtheair1503 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video. What DAC was being used for the 2200 though? & was the DAC in the 2700 being used?

@TascamTascam Жыл бұрын

WTF! He should have played them both for us. It's just 2 idiots talking trying to sell you the latest model

@frankgeeraerts6243 9 ай бұрын

Jay is talking about perormance and analyzing sound .............I like to hear about music !

@riku5168 3 жыл бұрын

I'm having a really hard time trying to decide between the C53 and the C2700. Any comparison videos coming?

@itsrecordingman 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat

@sampahtetapsam21 3 жыл бұрын

@@itsrecordingman juz go 2700 Tube sound n able do tube rolling

@revelationsoundstudio 2 жыл бұрын

I just love new McIntosh gear the most.

@billdave463 3 жыл бұрын

The Macintosh C2700 has some issues with it’s HDMI port at the rear of the Amp. It’s faulty. Sometimes there is signal from the TV, and at times completely no sound. It has happened to many who purchased this contraption. Otherwise musically it’s great.

@4444999955555555 3 жыл бұрын

How about a "shootout" between the C70, C2700 and C1100? Full disclosure: I own the MC462 to strap to the Sonus Faber Amati Tradition speakers. What is the best pre-amp match with the MC462 (hate to be so selfish)? Is the C1100 "overkill" for the MC462, or does the MC462 utilize the full performance that the C1100 throws at it? Another way to put this: Is the C1100 best leveraged with mono-blocks like the MC901s (meaning that the C2700 or C70 is a wise purchase if you have the MC462)? That kind of comparison is what would be interesting. Bless you all!

@RealHIFIHelp 4 жыл бұрын

It's the same sound, newer is just more clean, highlighting the individual details more. They do that with most of the newer products. I prefer the older ones they are a tiny bit more warm and sweet giving it a tiny bit more character. But yeah basically same sound.

@mikeg2491 8 ай бұрын

I haven’t heard any of the modern high end Mac amps but do have a McIntosh mha200 headphone amp and while it’s clear and clean it’s a little boring compared to the headphone out of my 1980s c34v preamp and 1970s mc2505 amp. They just have way more body and move you more.

@frankgeeraerts6243 9 ай бұрын

What happens to the musical expression when you use nos tubes ...?

@mikelam8008 2 жыл бұрын

How much should I pay for a clean example of a c2200?

@changilkim6450 Күн бұрын

I think most and best sound was made by c22.

@stillastillsfan 4 жыл бұрын

What is the purpose of power meters on a preamp?

@frankgeeraerts6243 9 ай бұрын

The MC 275 commemorative 50 years edition is not a copy of the the original genuine 275 , but a modified amp with different circuit , different tubes ( current production tubes ! ) ..........one should not compare apples with pears .

@matiasbondone8454 Жыл бұрын

c2300 the best mcintosh pre

@eeteetravelfreely0001 2 жыл бұрын

Rubbish...u cannot hear micro dynamic...it either warm or cold n staging...if u know how to make your amps n calculate the parameters...u will get it correct...try marants 7 then u will understand... noise floor... haha.. boring

@markw7303 3 жыл бұрын

you mean mac didnt really do fuck all and asked for more money go figure :)

@christinearmington 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe materials and labor and shipping, etc. cost more.

@markw7303 3 жыл бұрын

@@christinearmington imean if you want to make excuses sure let's defend mac becuse they really need the help. Its called padding the dealers pokets mostlikely. They arnt struggling with cost at there volume im sure

@TascamTascam Жыл бұрын

@@markw7303 40% markup on the fuckshit at list price. SHould be at least 20% discount