Allan Songer Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I've been using a McIntosh C22 preamp for about 20 years--this particular one for about 12 years. I bought it from the original owner and it has been in almost daily use since new. Lately I have noticed a certain lack of clarity that was very unnerving. I knew it was time for a complete once-over and a few transplants, but I really wasn't interested in doing the job myself--I just am not all that into doing this kind of stuff these days. I did build a set of ALK networks with Jensen caps a couple of years ago which was fun, but this time I just put my name on Craig's List (no, not THAT Craigslist) and when my number came up I packed up the C22 and shipped it off to Michigan. Well, she arrived back today, Haven't had the opportunity to hook her up yet, but I thought I'd start the thread with some pics of all those BIG, GLEAMING JENSEN CAPACITORS!! I'll report back with a review in a week or so . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Wow! Beautiful! I'll bet it'll sound marvelous! Yeah, Craig sure does some quality work! He must be busy, since he's not hanging around here much anymore... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Looks good Allan. Last time I talked to Craig,he said he was working on it. Nice you have it back. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Wow! I wished my baby had those .. eh muscles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 That looks Studlee[] 'Tis good to see an all out effort on the cap choices. This is a trend that I love to see......these high quality vintage gears deserve high quality parts inside when rebuild time comes. I found out through my MC30/Sonicraft Platinum build that these gears can reach another level never before seen when high quality parts are used. I am most interested in your impressions of the rebuild.....which is to say that I want a full report on the sonics of these caps on my desk (or on this forum) by a week from Sunday[][][][][][] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Very nice. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Get that thing back together, fire up the TT and put on some jazz pronto. What I want to know what was the first LP you listened to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul cbc Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 BEEFY! Look forward to hearing the report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Looks good enough to eat. [pi] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted September 20, 2006 Moderators Share Posted September 20, 2006 Wow that looks so nice. Now I really can't wait to get my Mac Preamp back from Craig. Except now I am going to get him to figure out how to fashion a new bottom out of plexiglass or Lexan so that it is easy to see all of the neat stuff inside. Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago_Pete Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 WOW! I'm jealous. I had my C22 gone through about six months ago. Sounds fine now but certainly doesn't look like that under the hood. Craig is the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 SWEET!!! I'll bet she sounds even better than she looks! Congrats! One of these days, I need to get with you for some listening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 SWEET!!! I'll bet she sounds even better than she looks! Congrats! One of these days, I need to get with you for some listening! I know. We've got to get the SoCal folks together for some serious listening some time. I'm free most weekend afternoons--let's put something together. I'd be happy to host . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Allan, where do you live? I lived in Belmount Shores for 10 years on Bennett St. right by the Yankee Doodles. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm in Belmont Heights on Park between 2nd and 3rd. I would love to let some of you guys listen to what a 50 year old Blue Note or Contemporary sounds like!! They will make you CRY when you come to realize how far BACKWARD we've moved in the art/science of recording music!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Looks like you popped the hood of a showcar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 hot rod indeed. looking forward to a sound check report once she is hooked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Those truly are some Depth Charges (Pun intended) and with that said I second Coda's request for a sound check report[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Allan, I know the area. I will be coming back to Ca. for my Honeymoon in Feb. The little lady has never been she wants to see it. Looking foward to my return, to see old friends and new. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 WOWIE! Allan! How does it sound? I know that you are Mac aficionado so I will very interested in hearing you impressions in comparison to the original. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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