tk1769
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Hello AK members!
This is one of my my first posts within this forum, I have enjoyed many (many, maybe too many) previous posts and gained invaluable knowledge regarding vintage gear...thank you for your wonderful wealth of knowledge!
On to my question, I have recently acquired some very nice McIntosh gear including; a MAC 4100 receiver, a C 28 preamplifier, and an MR 80 tuner.
My questions is, and this is going to be very subjective to personal opinions, if you were given this same three pieces would you;
A: flip the 4100 to get a stereo amp to match the 28 & 80?
B: flip both the 80 & 4100 to get a 'better' amp to match the 28 (as i rarely use a tuner)?
C: would a tube amp be a big upgrade to, say, a 2255?
Obviously. there is no 'perfect answer' (or if there is, PLEASE share! )...I like the idea of the pieces matching aesthetically, but am also just as concerned (if not more so) about the sound quality.
Thank you in advance for the advice, I am looking forward to any and all opinions!
This is one of my my first posts within this forum, I have enjoyed many (many, maybe too many) previous posts and gained invaluable knowledge regarding vintage gear...thank you for your wonderful wealth of knowledge!
On to my question, I have recently acquired some very nice McIntosh gear including; a MAC 4100 receiver, a C 28 preamplifier, and an MR 80 tuner.
My questions is, and this is going to be very subjective to personal opinions, if you were given this same three pieces would you;
A: flip the 4100 to get a stereo amp to match the 28 & 80?
B: flip both the 80 & 4100 to get a 'better' amp to match the 28 (as i rarely use a tuner)?
C: would a tube amp be a big upgrade to, say, a 2255?
Obviously. there is no 'perfect answer' (or if there is, PLEASE share! )...I like the idea of the pieces matching aesthetically, but am also just as concerned (if not more so) about the sound quality.
Thank you in advance for the advice, I am looking forward to any and all opinions!
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