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Question about Mcintosh C22 version

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Leilei787

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Hi Guys:

recently i got an used C22. the model number is C22-41201, i think made in 2016. is it version 3 or 4?

i also have a C22 CE and Mcintosh C275 CE, they are nicely matched but in Japan volt of 100v. i am thinking of selling these CE version and grab another Mcintosh mc275 mk 6 or 5....i wonder if it is worth it....i dont mind Japan version as i have step down transformer...but wonder from the performance perspective, will i gain any upgrade?

Final question is does this C22 new version that i got ( maybe v3 or v4) the same as C2600 except no dac?

thank you all!
 
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C-22 are basically all analog with out the digital switching and a minimum use of IC for the outputs in order to drive modern amps with low input impedances. They don't have all the digital remote control operations of the SS amps either. I think the MC input on both the 2600 and C-22 are SS to get the necessary signal to noise and low distortions wanted. But if you want the most faithful sound and operation of the original C-22 you want to keep your CE. The later units of 275 have some nice features for longer life and better signal to noise. I'd rather have a MC 1502 myself because the 275's I had were a little shy of what I needed back in the late 60's. I should have waited longer to move up until the 7000 series of SS amps came along. My speakers just didn't like the 2000 series SS amps.
 
Leilei787 said:
Hi Guys:

recently i got an used C22. the model number is C22-41201, i think made in 2016. is it version 3 or 4?

i also have a C22 CE and Mcintosh C275 CE, they are nicely matched but in Japan volt of 100v. i am thinking of selling these CE version and grab another Mcintosh mc275 mk 6 or 5....i wonder if it is worth it....i dont mind Japan version as i have step down transformer...but wonder from the performance perspective, will i gain any upgrade?

Final question is does this C22 new version that i got ( maybe v3 or v4) the same as C2600 except no dac?

thank you all!
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You have the C22 IV which is the same exact preamp as a C22 III minus the 60th Anniversary logo.
 
Someone does have the SAE 2800 equalizer connected to C22 CE preamp? If so, how to configure the audio cables?
Pat
 
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