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E in what ways did you find the C1000 superior to the C500? |
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In just about every way. From the remote to the build quality to the overall sound impression it gave off. The 500 just feels hollow/flat compared to the 1000's deliciousness and spatial presence/dimensionality.
Plus, with the 1000, you won't need to keep chasing upstream for McMagic - that is the pinnacle of McPre's and will likely remain so for a very long time. You can then focus upgrade $ to other parts (TT, going up-line on speakers, etc.).
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Well this opinion is polar opposite of my salesman at Audio Classics. I dare say those fine folks have heard 1000 and 500 a few times. They sell both and could of tried to up sale me but the no BS answer is they are for all intents and purposes sonically identical. They sure *look* identical in the nudie pics. Disclaimer is I have not heard the c1000 but the C500 will not sound hollow and flat against any preamp.
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Do you have any of those "Nudie" pics of the 2 preamps? I would love too see. |
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Ok I've seen the 2 pics of the preamps naked and your right they look very very similar .
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However, if you read carefully, I specifically stated "compared to..." It's like comparing Dom vs. Krug. Both are superb, but one is certainly better than the other.
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I will have a chance to hear both side by side in a few days......should be interesting .
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NOT!
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The Krug is better!
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