BillH2121 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I floated this question over at AK - wondered what Boardmembers here think. I plan on getting a used C2200, C200, or C46 next year to replace my C26 preamp. I have the itch to get something now to fill in until I can get the higher price preamp. I noticed Audio Classics has NOS C41 for $1999. I listen to vinyl 95% of the time. Should I upgrade to NOS C41 or just wait. Anyone have experience with C41? I imagine the phono section of the C41 has to be much better than the ole C26. Thanks for opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I floated this question over at AK - wondered what Boardmembers here think. I plan on getting a used C2200, C200, or C46 next year to replace my C26 preamp. I have the itch to get something now to fill in until I can get the higher price preamp. I noticed Audio Classics has NOS C41 for $1999. I listen to vinyl 95% of the time. Should I upgrade to NOS C41 or just wait. Anyone have experience with C41? I imagine the phono section of the C41 has to be much better than the ole C26. Thanks for opinions. Tjnif has some really nice new Mac gear. Maybe he will chime in. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillH2121 Posted July 23, 2006 Author Share Posted July 23, 2006 OR.... just found a C42 that looks interesting on Audiogon for the same amount as the C41. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 OR.... just found a C42 that looks interesting on Audiogon for the same amount as the C41. If you are going new Mac gear that C42 looks really nice. Have you heard one before? If you are 95% vinyl, are Mac's known for having outstanding phono sections (I really don't know)? I'd be looking for a preamp with the best phono that you can find. If you are trying to match some other Mac gear that is understood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillH2121 Posted July 23, 2006 Author Share Posted July 23, 2006 Yeah - I'm a die-hard Mac fan. I'm matching it up to my MC 2102. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I just noticed that you want to ultimately have a Mac tube pre. If you must have a Mac tube pre, you will not be satisfied until you get one. That's just the way it is. You may want to wait until you can get the exact pre that you want. Also, make sure that you do not have an input impedence problem if you are mixing SS and tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttrhp Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Bill, You Got PM..I have an extra c-41 laying around.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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