If you're using your MX132 for home theater and multi-ch audio as well, you could easily add a C47 and utilize the Pass Thru feature. This allows you to have your cake and eat it both!I asked the same question when I picked up my MC452 Thursday from AC. The C47 was a strong recommendation and definitely the best bang for the buck at well under $3k for a "B1" used unit. The C2500 was definitely attractive, but for much more money. If you like the "new" look, I saw at lease 4 used C50s. IMHO, it is nice that the C47 is still the current offering, I like the C100/C200 being true balanced, but their age is becoming a factor, and you can get a C50/C2500 for the same coin. . While not popular here, I have enjoyed my MX-132 for many years, as MarkD says, it's 2 channel performance is very good. That being said, as I have upgraded my system over the years, I use the surround function much less often. Outstanding 2 channel gear easily carries the day. Give AC a calls, they may surprise you with something close to your price range.
C46 if you want the EQ and don’t need the DAC ...So far I've came across a C46 and 47 around the same price, I'm lost on this one.
C2200 on top of my radar but reading about some with issues.
Or C48 if you're on a budget...!! C48 has the 5 band EQ and the DAC........Job done!!C46 if you want the EQ and don’t need the DAC ...
C47if you want the DAC and don’t need the EQ ...
Are you just looking locally? Looks like AC has the C46, C47, C48 & C50 all available, in B1 condition.I havn't see a C48 for sale for a while. I do see a C2300 for sale but its a little under 4k bit over my price range.
Software for what?After talking with AC they took my offer on the C47, the reviews look great on the phono pre and the having two separate chassis. the only issue is the software only runs on a PC