Yes, I really love my MX110, but I've heard great things about the C11. It's not too far from the greatest vintage Mac pre, the C22 (again as I heard). The C22 goed for ridiculous prices. Don't know about the C11, probably also above stated budget, but o well... One thing! Bear in mind that these pres don't have mc phono! So for that you'll need another phonopre...