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Recommendation for Replacement Mcintosh MX150
I'm looking to replace my McIntosh MX150 more than likely since I am having so many issues with it. So I'm looking for a replacement pre-amp thats $4k or less. Any options?
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What kind of features are you looking for?
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Using it for 2 channel/home theater or both.
I decided after my MX 121 became obsolete I would never pay more than $3K for an HT pre-pro. Have complete other system for 2 channel and HT is Marantz based
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Analog Sources: Oppo 203, Oppo 105, DirecTV, AppleTV 4K, Roku Ultra, Nvidia Shield Digital Sources: Aurender W20 via USB and dual XLR, dCS Rossini and Clock HT Processor: Anthem AVM90 PreAmp: Audio Research Ref 6 Amp: ML 536 (2), Rotel 1552 (3), Rotel 1585 Speakers: Focal Maestro EVO, Focal 1000 Utopia Center, Focal 1000 IW6 side/rear surrounds, Focal 1000 IW6 X4 Ceiling, Rel G2 X 2 subs, Martin Logan 1500 X 2 subs, B&W 805D2 in master bedroom Video: JVC NZ8 Projector Power: Shunyata Everest, Sigma XC (1), Sigma NR (1), Sigma Analog (2), Alpha HC (2), Alpha Digital (2), Alpha Analog (1), Viper(1), Venom Digital(1) Cables: Shunyata Anaconda SC, Anaconda IC (2), Shunyata Sigma USB, Shunyata Sigma XLR X 2, Shunyata Sigma Ethernet, Shunyata Clock Alpha X 2, Sigma x 1 |
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I have used Anthem in the past and recommend it for 2-ch and HT. They make great digital preamps. Whatever brand you decide to go with consider a brand that is known for digital products. There are many brands out there that were late to the digital world and are still playing catch-up.
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So I'm using the mx150 as a 7.1 at the moment. I want to keep at least a 5.1. Other features I'm negotiable with. Bluetooth would be a plus, but not required.
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Safe bet would be the Marantz AV8802 which lists for about you max but can be found in many places for around 40% off. The two lower models are about half as much and may be more than enough.
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For a high end processor I would look at Datasat. Maybe out of your price range, but very updatable and flexible and probably a decent long term 'investment'. When my MX 151 dies that is probably what I'll replace it with.
Midrange units from the likes of Denon and Marantz are a very good bet under $4k. These larger higher volume manufacturers have the investment required to field the large engineering teams needed to create one of these beasts. Everyone else is piecing stuff together from multiple sub-system suppliers with results that in my opinion are uneven. Classe is dead so a non-starter. Tom
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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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Have you considered the Lyngdorf MP-50? It has their Room Perfect, and is pretty robust, yet modern in both tech and look. I believe the msrp is $9,999.99
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The OP said $4k or less. So no Datasat or Lyngdorf... |
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