McIntosh C12000 Preamplifier
 

Here we go....

https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/product...lifiers/C12000

Not something I'm in the market for but that is a beauty for sure. Without looking at the specs I don't see a whole lot different from the C1100.

One thing that pops out for me is that it's configurable for either tube or SS output. The C1000 preamplifier had a separate box for either tube or solid state, depending on user preference. So, you might have been purchasing 3 boxes. With that in mind, the price of the C12000, which can provide both, seems more palatable.

The C12000 is certainly a beauty. I'd never heard of "Titanium Stainless Steel". From looking at the pictures, the black parts of the chassis look REALLY black, and gorgeous.

Ah, I saw those outputs, I just assumed it was like the prior C1X00 series with the different boxes for SS/tube. That explains why it mentions the phono stage is tubed regardless. Unfortunately for me, having tone adjustment is a necessity so none of these higher end pres will be in my future. But I get why they've omitted them.

Maks....yep, we're on the same page on that tone control thingy. However, I do have to look at this preamp with awe just the same...as I did (and still do) with the original C1000.

Nice work on creating a classic McIntosh-looking preamp. It's a beauty!

You would still need the third box - the SS d1100 since you need it’s DAC?

Speaking just for myself (and I can't buy the preamp anyway) I'd be happy just keeping my MDA1000.

Ok. Will there be a D1200 is next question

Probably, since they didn't include a control interface for the D1100.