USNRET Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I am looking for a C-2200, C-2500, C2600 (all with HT bypass). I've seen a few on the epray but reluctant there. Anyone know of one or a "friendly" dealer with demos? Need to stay in the <$4000 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 There is a c2200 on agon https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-mcintosh-c2200-beautiful-condition-2017-02-05-preamplifiers-85712-tucson-az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 ^^new one up, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Do we have anyone in the Tucson area that could take a look at this preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Found a NIB C2500 that fit the bill. Thanks to Tom @Quiet_Hollow for his generous offer to inspect the Tucson one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Awesome. I have one and truly love it. The phono stage is of course excellent, but I can't believe how good my mac mini sounds running Spotify thru the USB input sounds. You are going to love it. What amp & speakers are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 I am trying to determine how to ? what to use for my digital stuff. I have an old Mac Mini, NVidia Shield, Oppo BDP-105D external USB drives and a NAS on the network. Amp is currently XPA-5 Gen 1 (co-worker is eyeballing it); next don't know but it will be 5 channel as the reason for the new preamp was easy incorp into the surround set up (Marantz AV-8801) Klipschorns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I haven't actually heard many different DACs other than what's on my HT receivers/processors but the one on the 2500 is so very sweet. It's also gorgeous. Congrats. Not sure how slick the HT bypass works as I don't use it but have heard that it's a bit tricky. Maybe, maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 V1 firmware had an issue where the correct selection was blank; V1.1 cured this. The one question I have that I have not found the answer to yet is whether or not the HT bypass is activated when turning power off. I hope that is the case so I don't have to power up the pre. I forgot to ask the dealer about the bypass / power but I did inquire about the software and he told me that this one was a late production run and so it should be most current. My pre pro is the Marantz AV8801 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I believe the power has to be on, I think there is some triggering that needs to be done as well. Again I have never tried to do it but have seen chatter about it on other forums. The guys in the McIntosh Forum on AK will set you straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 I will have to look again at the sample diagrams I downloaded. I think you may be right in that a trigger from the pre pro will do it. I have sent the question to the dealer I bought from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 I found this copied from AK: Pass-Thru, as-used in C1000, C500, C48, C50, C2300, C2500 and all of the new integrated amps works like this: In your Mc preamp go into the set up menu and turn Pass-Thru on, next you will have to assign the PT audio signal to one of the analog inputs. When the HT unit such as a receiver or HT preamp is turned on the 12v trigger from this model will be sent to the McIntosh and connected to the rear panel jack labeled Pass-Thru. The 12v signal will turn the McIntosh on, switch to whatever input you chose in setup and set the volume for unity gain, about 80 on the volume scale. You will not be able to use the volume control or input selector when PT is engaged. All circuitry is active and in line with the signal including tone controls. The left and right preamp outputs of the HT model is what becomes connected to the Mc PT designated input. Once the HT piece is shut off and the 12v signal stops the McIntosh will shut off and return to normal stereo operation. My pre-pro has two triggers out and can be assigned so I should be good with a program on the Harmony remote telling when I want the trigger to the Mc HT bypass active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.