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Non-Mac preamp recommendations for an MC152 power amp please
I would appreciate a preamp recommendation for my second system which uses an MC-152 power amp. I am looking for a slim profile tube like solid state preamp that has good compatibility with Mac power amps.
The second system is located in a small bedroom/den in my winter condo in Florida. The issue is primarily aesthetic. I own a C47 which is fine sonicly but is too big and bulky in the room. I moved it to my main system in my summer house. I have an old Mac slimline MSD4 which I can use temporarily, but the quality of the sound is dated. Unfortunately these days given the shortage of dealers it is hard to do comparative auditions especially if you want to try it with a particular power amp. I was able to hear a Rogue RP-5 and a Hegel P20, but the audition was with a non-Mac power amp. I liked the clarity of the Hegel. Thanks in advance for the help. Last edited by jdandy; 07-28-2018 at 10:45 AM. Reason: correct typo in title |
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David,
Do you have any analog sources in this room?
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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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Personally I'd look at Pass Labs first. Nice combination of the Mac house sound and NP's sweetness.
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No. One source which is a mini computer.
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To keep in the McIntosh family, you may consider the D 150.
https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/product...mplifiers/D150 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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Last edited by David; 07-31-2018 at 10:09 PM. |
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i have tried severals pre with power MC and only pres MC work good with powers mc.
D150 its not a pre..(but you can use as pre..) they have sound very closed directly with power amp. |
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David,
I see the title of your thread is non-Mac preamps. Sorry about that! Not sure of the DAC in the D150. It will be some variant of the ESS Sabre-based DAC that MAC is using in all their stuff. 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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I've had the D100 (equal to the 150 minus DSD) along with the 152. Was good but I preferred something a bit more engaging and musical. Hence my Pass Labs recommendation buddy
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I owned a Rogue RP5 preamp and it was stupid good for the money. Very quiet and very flexible with inputs and outputs. The phono section is very good and gives plenty of loading options. I had it with my MC152 amp and the sound was excellent!
I ended up purchasing a C2500 to go with the McIntosh amp but it was more for aesthetics than the sound. The C2500 does sound a tiny bit better, but not by much. The RP5 is an excellent choice. |
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