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so I just got an MCD 1100
I like it and the DAC sounds better than the one in the c 50, I am amazed by the sometimes Subtle sometimes glaring differences between the two, when I go back and listen to the one in the c50 the difference is really apparent to me.
the side effect of this, is I am now curious to see the next version of this DAC that appeared later and was wondering what others who are using the DAC that would be a "step up" from the 1100 and wondered what the forums recommendations would be for further improvement, if any. what would you say? another related question, what DAC is in the MCD 600? |
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I have had an MCD 1100 for many years. It is a fine CD/SACD player and DAC. I enjoy using it anytime I spin a silver disc. It is the last of the premier ‘3D’ glass front McIntosh CD players. It sounds great.
I do have several DAC’s that I use more frequently... My Schiit Yggdrasil gets the most playing time, and a Benchmark DAC3 HGC lives in a second system and gets used fairly frequently. The number and variety of DAC options is mind-boggling.
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v |
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Congrats! I was close to picking the one up that was here in the market recently. I've had a few different DACs, and still do, but I think the major differences I found were psychological of having a new thing. The older I get the less I want to switch inputs around on my C2300, power this and that thing up, etc. Some day I'll likely grab a MCD1100 as an all in one and be happy w/that.
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at first I thought the difference might be in my head, but it isn't because I do have cd's that DO NOT sound better, it varies from disc to disc.
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