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Originally Posted by miner
I am contemplating replacing my C2300/MC452 with the MA9000. I realize this is a step backwards but currently I do not feel my 62 yo ears will be able to tell much difference in the results. I may even redeploy the MCD500 that is in this system. I can truly state without a doubt the MCD500 has less that 125 hrs of use on it. Every two weeks I have played a CD/SACD in it to keep it energized. This is in a system I use 95% for vinyl and tape playback.
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If you like warmer sound, the McIntosh MA9000 might not be the best option. The MA9000 sounds more like the C52+MC452 than the C2600+MC452. Maybe new MA352 vacuum tube preamp and solid state power amp might be the better choice. It might sound closer to C2300+MC452.
Have you thought about adding McIntosh MPH1100 2-channel vacuum tube phono preamplifier to your system? It might be the best option, if you listen to a lot of vinyl records.