Preamp old or new

[RETRODISKO]

Hi there
I have a Mac 4100 receiver Im looking for a MCintosh Preamp only, With similar sound should I get some late 70's early 80's preamp??What were those models at that time?

Whats the diffrence in sound (PHONO) with the New Mac preamps,

Thanks

 

[Little Nellie]

try C32, C33 or C34V. All are great sounding pre-amps. I recall Ron C posted an update to a C33 or C34 a few months back. Do a search in this forum to see what he did.



LN

 

[AudioClassics1]

The C4100 uses the C504 preamp or the MX117 tuner preamp. I agree with Little Nellie, those preamps are great. My personal favorite is the C32.

 

[vahe]

The oldest mac pre-amp that is worth considering is the C29, I have one in my main two channel system, recently serviced by Terry, it is the simplest of all older mac pre-amps, very quiet. Can not comment on its phono as I am moving away from vinyl.

I live in West Houston in Memorial area, you are welocome to stop by our place and hear it.

Vahe

 

[dwmann]

I have a C28 that could use a good home and a service by Terry. Cosmetically very nice. Contact me if you're interested. I live in Westbury/Bellaire area.

 

[EasyRiderNYC]

Hi there
I have a Mac 4100 receiver Im looking for a MCintosh Preamp only, With similar sound should I get some late 70's early 80's preamp??What were those models at that time?

Whats the diffrence in sound (PHONO) with the New Mac preamps,

Thanks

What amp are you going to use?