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Preamplifier for MC2200

I have lost track of all the recommendations but my absolute recommendation is an MX130 tuner preamp. It is a home-theater unit and kind of big face-wise but it is wonderful as a two channel preamp. It has eleven (!) line level inputs, a great phono stage, the same nice digital tuner as the MR7083, a separate subwoofer output, variable loudness, silent relay switching AND wireless remote. It is especially great because it is very under priced in the used market going for $800-$1,000 in nice condition most likely because most potential buyers think of it as an outdated HT unit. I love mine. My C34V sits on the sidelines except when I need to test something using the monitor amp.
 
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One of the exalted reseller sponsors of this site lists a C30, broken with one channel out, for a higher price than the OPs list......

They also list 6 or so C28s with various stages of restoration work done on them.

Two C32s are listed, priced in the same range as the C28s......that is the price differential I was referencing, not the general AK skore expectations.
 
With the high input impedance you can use any pre-amp Mac ever made from a C1100T to a C-4/8. If you want a warm sound try a MX-110, for the latest sound a C-22 III or if you want to make the unit have a touch modernization a C-50 or 52. I would be happy with a C-48. But then I'm a knob twiddler deep down inside, so give me a C-40.
 
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With the high input impedance you can use any pre-amp Mac ever made from a C1100T to a C-4/8. If you want a warm sound try a MX-110, for the latest sound a C-22 III or if you want to make the unit have a touch modernization a C-50 or 52. I would be happy with a C-48. But then I'm a knob twiddler deep down inside, so give me a C-40.
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I believe the OP is looking for a vintage unit in the $1,000 range.
 
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