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What holds me back on upgrading to one of the new Mc preamps is the lack of a tuner module. I am still using my old C45 with the TM1 tuner module. If I upgrade preamps, I also have to add a tuner.
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I vaguely remember reading that upgrades were estimated to be in the $2000 price range when they first revealed the switchable DACs on the integrated amps. I don't recall the source or if that was just speculation.
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Ouch!! I can buy a new Benchmark or 2 RME for that amount if true.
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It’s going to be interesting to see how McIntosh plays this out.
Will they offer a multi-bit module? Will they stay with their current Delta/Sigma DAC architecture? There are some excellent DAC’s in the $2k price class. I own a Benchmark DAC3 HGC and a Schiit Yggdrasil and they are both very different sounding. I’m hoping McIntosh is wildly successful with this strategy so the price of older gear, specifically the MA 8000, will drop as people upgrade.
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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 doubt Mac is looking for the “cost effective “ option. I think they are trying to allow owners of older amps to maintain compatibility with newer formats and higher Rez. I also doubt that sound quality is their driving force for the DAC modules. Mike S. |
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Good point Mike!
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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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