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Originally Posted by tjarmstrong
I can't help but wonder if you did not like the D100 due to it's preamp performance as opposed to it's DAC performance. I had a similar experience. I originally used a D100 variable outputs (pre) directly to an MC452. I thought it sounded decent but I never expected much from it as a pre given the cost compared to higher end MC pre's. I then tried the D100 fixed level outputs (DAC) to a C2500 pre and was amazed at the improvement. This left me with impression that the D100 is a good performing DAC but not so good as a pre.
I would think the C2600 DAC portion is on par or better than the D100. That along with other analog improvements should make the C2600 an outstanding performer.
Anyway, sounds like Yggdrasil + C22 is a killer combination. Enjoy!
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Absolutely -- the D100 as a DAC is very good. Mine was one of the "clicking" D100s, however, and despite several trips to the dealer and McIntosh the problems was never solved.
I agree that the 2600 is a superb unit. Really enjoyed my time with it and could have lived very happily with it.
Enjoy yours, OP!