Quick Poll - C28 vs. C32

[Don Bocadill]

Thanks 62caddy!! great to be here!! cant wait to get my pre amp and connect it all together for the first time....it's like christmas.... in January

 

[62caddy]

Thanks 62caddy!! great to be here!! cant wait to get my pre amp and connect it all together for the first time....it's like christmas.... in January

Wholeheartedly agree with getting the C 32 refreshed. It'll be worth every nickel. They should make a fine combo.

If the cage can't be straightened out and refinished, perhaps check with Ryan at A/C or Terry for replacement?

Congrats and again, welcome.

Eric

 

[Don Bocadill]

Hi Eric, Yeah i'm really excited, the case looks mint too! now i'll need to find an L62 for the 2105.... I will remove the cage and try to straighten it, but figured if I could get a replacement for a reasonable price... really is testimony to how you must ship Mac gear in the mac boxes...

 

[Bubo]

Hi Eric, Yeah i'm really excited, the case looks mint too! now i'll need to find an L62 for the 2105.... I will remove the cage and try to straighten it, but figured if I could get a replacement for a reasonable price... really is testimony to how you must ship Mac gear in the mac boxes...

A good auto body shop repair man should be able to do it accurately and quickly for you, they may also be able to bead blast and repaint if you need it.

 

[Don Bocadill]

Thanks for the tip Bubo!!

 

[c_dk]

Do not allow the cage to touch the heat sinks, they are hot. Make sure the plastic brackets for the heatsinks are not cracked.

 

[Don Bocadill]

So chaps, all's well that ends well! Sent the troublesome MC2105 back and acquired a fantastic MC2505 locally. I have it hooked up to directly to my ps audio digital link III and my JBL 4425's. Audio nirvana. I can't imagine what it will sound like through the C32 and the new signal cable speaker cables and IC I ordered....this is what i expected the mcintosh sound to be like.

 

[Bubo]

So chaps, all's well that ends well! Sent the troublesome MC2105 back and acquired a fantastic MC2505 locally. I have it hooked up to directly to my ps audio digital link III and my JBL 4425's. Audio nirvana. I can't imagine what it will sound like through the C32 and the new signal cable speaker cables and IC I ordered....this is what i expected the mcintosh sound to be like.

Don,

Hopefully your system will sound exactly the same with the C-32 between your sources and your new amp, just a lot more interfaces and sources to choose from.

C-32 handles turntables very nicely too.

The built in EQ works well as do all of the other features, I use a standalone EQ with mine on the tape1 in out connectors, seems to be fairly transparent.

Enjoy!

 

[62caddy]

Glad to hear you're enjoying your "new" 2505. :thmbsp:

 

[Don Bocadill]

I am excited about the phono section of the C32. I'm rebuilding my record collection and plan on using this a lot... Have a SL1210 MkII and am looking at doing some KAB mods... Eric I see you are using the AT440 i was also looking at this unit, whats your experience so far with it?

 

[62caddy]

It's a stellar performer IMHO. It easily passed the Shure Obstacle Course test record on all but the most demanding passages. Very articulate and revealing - unlocking all kinds of details in old recordings previously unheard and it tracks amazingly well. I'm very happy with the 440 MLa.

Although some feel it a tad on the bright side, I've never noticed this.

Check this review.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bqQZhoYC_o

 

[seacliffe301]

So chaps, all's well that ends well! Sent the troublesome MC2105 back and acquired a fantastic MC2505 locally.

When I upgraded from a C-28 to a C-32 my system consisted of the 2505 as well as an MR77. (JBL’s too:thmbsp
One thing I did that you may consider is to acquire the side rails & knobs that match your C-32. At the time,
I was able to purchase them from Mac. It will give your system a more cohesive look. Now, all you will need are some nice slant leg cabinets.
Congrats on the new system.

 

[Don Bocadill]

Hi seacliffe,

I'm very interested in doing this! what exactly do i need to order? C32 chrome side rails and which kind of C32 knobs? Slant leg cabs would be nice, have to settle for regular ones for the moment

thanks!!

Cheer

 

[jlovda]

Hi seacliffe,

I'm very interested in doing this! what exactly do i need to order? C32 chrome side rails and which kind of C32 knobs? Slant leg cabs would be nice, have to settle for regular ones for the moment

thanks!!

Cheer

Old knobs are no longer available. I ordered a knob for my MC300 amp about two years ago and found out there were only two left when I placed my order.

 

[Don Bocadill]

Hmmm.... looks like I have no alternative but to buy a 2125 or 2205 to maintain aesthetic consistency.... ;-) (since the beginning of Jan, I have had a MAC 4100, MC2105 and am now onto the 2505 + C32, the mrs. thinks i'm mad....) lol.

 

[seacliffe301]

Don't forget about the 2155 as well!
Regarding knobs, I would keep an eye on eBay as well as contact some of the restoration & reseller businesses. I've seen units from both generations with each others knobs installed. There's no doubt that there are spares laying around somewhere.

 

[kevzep]

Just be done with it and get a MC2205.......You will never regret it, the 2205 will drive nearly any speaker, they are reliable, and sound unreal!!

 

[Don Bocadill]

My mint condition C32 arrived today....

So the C32 arrived today, I insisting the seller remove the unit from the wood case and double box the pre-amp.... I'm getting the feeling collecting Mcintosh is kind of like playing golf... rewarding yet frustrating...

 

[62caddy]

...and a test of patience. What a shame.

I'm beginning to think every glass fronted McIntosh should've had a permanent label that said: "Don't even THINK of shipping this in a non-McIntosh carton. Severe damage WILL result." :yes:

 

[jlovda]

Good luck with the repairs. I had heard second hand that the rails across the top and bottom are not available any more but I don't know for sure. Check with Mac. There is someone in Portland, OR that makes perfect replicas of the silver end pieces and sells them for less than half the Mac price.

http://www.sundancepins.com/custom/rrartifacts-end-caps.htm

John