Mcintosh vs Leben??
I've recently been reading alot about Leben gear and had the crazyest thought about selling my McIntosh C2300 for one of their integrateds or possibly their separate Pre.
How would this Leben gear pair up with my C2300? Dumb idea? Erik |
Wouldn't an integrated be a step backwards from separates? :scratch2:
If the rest of the electronics are also McIntosh, swapping in a non-McIntosh preamplifier is the last thing I would ever think of doing, frankly. |
Erik.......I believe you would better served and have your curiosity satisfied by purchasing a Leben integrated amplifier to play with, perhaps the CS600. You can always sell it should you decide to let it go.
Leben Hi-Fi Stereo Company http://jeffsplace.me/wordpress/wp-co...-Amplifier.jpg |
CS-600 SPECIFICATIONS
TUBES EQUIPPED (4) 6L6GC (5881) SOVTEK, (EL34/6CA7 - Option) (4) 6CS7 (1) 6CJ3 OUTPUT POWER 32W x 2 (6L6GC) at 1KHz. 28W x 2 (EL34) at 1KHz. FREQUENCY RESPONSE 10Hz - 100KHz. (-0.1dB) DISTORTION 0.7%(10W) INPUT SENSITIVITY 900mV at 20W OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 4/6/8/16 Ohms (Selectable) POWER CONSUMPTION WEIGHT 22.5 Kgs. DIMENSIONS 450 (W) X 360 (D) X 142 (H) mm ATTACHMENT Detachable AC Power Cable x Output Power 32W @ 1 KHz? Distortion spec provided for 10w? What is it at full output? No S/N spec? :scratch2: I've been generally familiar with Leben for some time now, however I tend toward suspicion when only partial specs provided. Output specified for a single frequency rather than for the audible band and distortion provided for 1/3 output isn't confidence inspiring either. With McIntosh, I know what I'm getting. Maybe it sounds great - I don't know. Interested in hearing the OP's review if he decides to go for it. I would think the speakers should be moderate to high sensitivity to work well with the Leben CS600 integrated. |
I know with tube amps specs don't always tell the whole story but that is odd, and not reassuring.
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Thanks for the suggestion! After thinking about this some more, I will most likely keep my C2300 as it is a great piece of equipment. I still would like to learn more about Leben and can see adding a piece of as a second system. Why do you suggest the CS600 over the CS300? Erik |
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Leben CS300 http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/l...ben_cs300x.jpg |
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Leben CS300 is an excellent head phone amp and one to cherish for the rest of your life.
Thanks Best Joe |
Here I am in another very old topic, but of my interest!
I was playing with a Mcintosh C2300 + Mc 275MkV, recently I bought a Reymio Cat777 and an Airtight ATM300, in my opinion, they are two very different worlds, the Cat 777 plays very well Mc275, but does not overcome marriage with Mc2300, if the allow pocket, I will continue with the two sets! |
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