Thinking of MC152 and C47

[leftside]

How does the D150 DAC really compare to the DAC's in the C47 and C52? The above poster said the DAC in the C47 is better than the D150, but I find this hard to believe. D150/C47/C52 DAC hardware and technical specs would be very useful.

 

[kingstoneage]

+ MCT450, cool.

Ron-C

Thanks!!

For me it's a killer combo - i love it very much!!

 

[kingstoneage]

Very nice kingstoneage ....does that mean I need to get a 450 too?

I guess YES!!!

 

[kingstoneage]

Wow! Beautiful setup, well done. What rack is that? I like it.

Thanks!
It's a Lovan Sovereign AV rack - simple but very solid and practical.
I also use Lovan speaker stands for my XR50 speakers!

 

[kingstoneage]

Here are two more......

 

[ron-c]

Both D150 and C52 / C47 use McIntosh HD DACs which play PCM and DSD files. The C47 / C52 do run at a higher speed which allows DSD256 over the lower DSD128 on D150. How many actually use these file types? Not many.

There is no reason that the DACs in C47 and C52 do not sound as good as the D150.

Thanks,
Ron-C

 

[kingstoneage]

Only got problems with my C47 playing 256DSD files with my iMac/Audirvana system........the system doesn't show the ability of my C47 to play such files/resolution....???

 

[ron-c]

Only got problems with my C47 playing 256DSD files with my iMac/Audirvana system........the system doesn't show the ability of my C47 to play such files/resolution....???

If you want to play DSD files you will need a music program that supports DSD. JRivers is the one we use. Flawless with Hi-Res and DSD files.

Thanks,
Ron-C

 

[kingstoneage]

If you want to play DSD files you will need a music program that supports DSD. JRivers is the one we use. Flawless with Hi-Res and DSD files.

Thanks,
Ron-C

Strange because my music program Audirvana supports DSD 64, 128 and 256.

 

[ron-c]

C47 and C52 both play DSD256 without issue. Of course they need this signal from the computer.

Thanks,
Ron-C

 

['cisco]

So Ron.....any chance Mc will introduce a SS pre without a DAC in the near future?

 

[ron-c]

So Ron.....any chance Mc will introduce a SS pre without a DAC in the near future?

Sure, we just did, C47 and C52. Just go into the set up menu and set each digital input to OFF. You can have it your way!

Thanks,
Ron-C

 

['cisco]

Thanks Ron.....I guess I should have thought of that.

 

[kingstoneage]

After two weeks of intensive listening i have to say the MC152 is a very good and solid amp!

 

[joeinid]

The DAC in the C52 is stellar (just like the preamp itself), I am sure the C47 DAC is similar.

 

[damacman]

After two weeks of serious listening i have to say the MC152 is a very good and solid amp!

Does this mean that you've seen the occasional flash of the Power Guard lamps?

 

[Kevin M.]

Here are two more......
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Lovely set-up. You fit great sound into smaller elegant foot print

 

[kingstoneage]

Does this mean that you've seen the occasional flash of the Power Guard lamps?

No........not one time!

 

[eedork]

Hi kingstoneage,

I am in a similar position - I have an MA6600 + D100 and have been bitten by the upgrade bug. I am leaning towards the C47 + MC152 combo as well. It sounds like you are happy with the upgrade. Do you have any regrets at this point?

-Matt

 

[damacman]

No........not one time!

Then crank it up man!