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Dan maybe Mcintosh will loan you one so you can write one of your "dandy" reviews When something new comes out from Mcintosh it is hard not to contemplate a change. So far I have resisted " upgrading" I have been happy with my present system for 5 years and would not mind experimenting with a change or two . I will say, something unbelievable would have to come my way before I get rid of my 501's . In answer to your question, if the C1100 is truly a upgrade over the C1000T sound wise then I would buy one. It would have to have quiet MC phono pre amp, quieter than my C2300 for sure.
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Now that would be the best more fair detailed review once could ask for. Dan could state all of his existing great used to perform the test and state all of the features, performance data etc.
I think that this could actually be a ++ for McIntosh not a take away, since the machine is less than a C1000.x system one could determine the relational benefits to the 1000 and and the other preamps that Dan has and has owned. win win as I see it... great post idea 1KW |
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As an owner of the MDA1000 and MCD1000 I can attest to the build quality of the Mcintosh 1000 range. Plus they're beautiful components. |
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From McIntosh email:
The C1100, comprised of the C1100 controller and the C1100 vacuum tube preamplifier, brings a new level of performance and luxury to McIntosh’s heralded preamplifier offerings – evidenced by its high level inputs having the lowest noise of any McIntosh preamplifier ever produced. It utilizes a two-chassis design where the control and power sections are completely separate from the audio section. Absolute isolation of a preamplifier’s two main functions – control and sound – is achieved by this unusual but effective design and will provide the purest sound reproduction possible for generations of listening enjoyment... Electronic Specifications Total Harmonic Distortion High Level: 0.005% Phono: 0.05% Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced) 20/10 V RMS Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced) 50K ohms, 25K ohms Phono Voltage Gain Moving Magnet: 40dB Moving Coil: 60dB High Level Voltage Gain To Main Output and Outputs 1 & 2: 15dB To REC/FIXED Output: 0dB Signal To Noise Ratio 107dB Dual Mono Power Supply Yes Dual Mono, Fully Balanced Yes Connectivity Headphone Output Yes 1/4", High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) Selectable headphone impedances of: 16 ohms - 40 ohms, 40 - 150 ohms, 150 - 600 ohms Inputs Balanced 6 Stereo Inputs Unbalanced 4 Stereo + 2 Phono Variable Outputs Balanced 2 Stereo Variable Outputs Unbalanced 2 Stereo Digital USB Input 1 (for system update only) Digital Coaxial Input 0 Digital Optical Input 0 Digital DIN (SACD) Input 0 Phono Moving Magnet Yes, adjustable Phono Moving Coil Yes, adjustable Record Processor Loop Yes Input Level Match Yes, +/- 6dB Home Theater Pass Through Yes Control Tone Controls No Tone Bypass and Input Assign No RS232 Control Input Yes Power Control Output 1 Main, 2 Output, 4 Trigger Rear Panel Data Ports Yes, 8 Rear Panel IR Sensor Input Yes General Specifications Multi-Chassis or Single Multi Chassis (C1100C plus C1100T) Output Meters C1100C: No C1100T: Yes Tube or Solid State Tube, (6) 12AX7a and (6) 12AT7 On, Power Consumption 75 watts Weights & Dimensions Dimensions (W x H x D) Each chassis: 17.5" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.24cm) x 18" (45.7cm) Weight C1100C: 27 lbs (12.3 kg) C1100T: 25 lbs (11.3 kg) Shipping Weight C1100C: 43.5 lbs (19.7 kg) C1100T: 39.5 lbs (17.9 kg) Last edited by djwhog; 09-24-2015 at 04:04 PM. |
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Twelve vacuum tubes (6 each of 12AX7a and 12AT7) power the tube preamplifier. Compared to the C1000 preamplifier which had 8 tubes, the additional 4 tubes in the C1100 lowers its dependency on any solid-state support.
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Dan, correct me if I am mistaken but the specifications you used for the C1000 tube unit were in fact the C1000 solid state unit's specifications. Across the board the C1100 is far superior spec wise when compared to the C1000 tube unit: C1000t/C1100: S/N 93/107 dB; .08/.005% distortion; identical frequency responses. These numbers are available for anyone to peruse/verify on the Mac website. In addition the C1100 is more of a tube unit, having many more tubes.
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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Dan, I think it will be interesting to see the specifications on the C1100 solid state unit when it arrives. I'm not in the market for a new preamp but if I were I'd seriously consider the SS version.
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Charles.......Providing there is a solid state version coming. At this point there is only Internet chatter.
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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