Klipsch104db Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Just picked up a Mcintosh C26 from Craigslist. My setup now includes the Mcintosh preamplifier. Decware 2watt tube amplifier, a Bluesound music streamer, And Forte ii speakers. This my first Mac and it pairs well with Decware. All I can say is WOW!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toz Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 It looks beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 impressive , a time capsule ,the preamp looks brand new 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 My buddy had a c26 in storage…. I said do you know what that is ??? It was hos Dad’s I took it home , cleaned it up, re-lamped it and it sounded pretty good. Enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Congrats that setup looks awesome. I bet that system sounds fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 45 minutes ago, Fido said: Congrats that setup looks awesome. I bet that system sounds fantastic. I had a C26 when I was 19. If I'm considered old by now, that pre amp is older, and still works, I presume. But what about the Capacitors? Maybe don't wear like in speakers, but the question remains if it is to full spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch104db Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 On 4/8/2023 at 5:17 PM, OO1 said: impressive , a time capsule ,the preamp looks brand new I bought the Mcintosh from someone who owned it for 40 years and he was the second owner. It was well taken care of. I tried many different preamps with good results but this is outstanding!! I can't believe how my Decware 2.3 watt amp can make my Forte ii sing! So musical. So full. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch104db Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 On 4/8/2023 at 4:44 PM, Toz said: It looks beautiful! Sounds beautiful too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch104db Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 My "other system" 1990 La Scalas, Quicksilver 25watt Horn Mono tube amps, Bottlehead Foreplay preamplifier, Rega Planer 3 with Ortofon Blue cartridge, Vincent phono preamplifier, Rega Apollo CD player. Spinning Pink Floyd Meddle remastered vinyl while posting this. Never sounded better! Sorry for the black and white photo. Will not upload color photo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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