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Upgrading system advice needed

My guess the self diagnostic feature unique to only 4 McIntosh products plays some role in bolstering MC2255 values, which is both metered and the more powerful model of this grouping. That plus being direct match to the popular C29/30/32/33/34 series preamplifiers might also play some part as well.
 
62caddy said:
My dear friend @damacman will say MC7270 or (possibly MC7300) but my vote would go to the MC2205 which is the (period correct) ideal compliment to the C32. Second to that, I would go with MC2255 which is slightly more refined but still a good match to the C32.

Recently a new ribbon cable kit has been manufactured for the C32 and I believe it has received McIntosh's stamp of approval, so the issue is relative. Installing it however is not a job for the amateur unfortunately but once done, it should never be an issue again.

The C32 was a significant new product at the time of its introduction in 1977 and is still a highly regarded preamplifier.

Congratulations and enjoy. :music:
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Thanks to everyone who shared their opinions! I'm leaning more towards the MC2205 since it's the period correct amplifier to the C32. Plus, I've heard a 2205 and thought it is a wonderful sounding piece. I've never heard the MC7270, but I would imagine it's more of the same, just a newer model with better specs. The only thing I don't care for, and this is petty, is the aluminum bottom portion of the MC7270. Looks like I'll be keeping an eye out for a pristine MC2205. Thanks again everyone!
 
You wont regret the C32/MC2205 combo, its a strong setup....I run a C33 and 2205, and I love it....some day soon I'll get around to restoring both units, they are mostly unrestored and are still providing reliable high end audio!!
 
kevzep said:
You wont regret the C32/MC2205 combo, its a strong setup....I run a C33 and 2205, and I love it....some day soon I'll get around to restoring both units, they are mostly unrestored and are still providing reliable high end audio!!
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Thanks Kev! I'm looking forward to it...already started my search.
 
damacman said:
My friend Mike says the best audio he's heard to date was a C32/MC2205/K-horns ... and he's been in the hobby since the early 1970s.
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Wow, that is some pretty high praise. I'm very pleased to hear that! :thumbsup: May have to look into K-horns after the MC2205 purchase.
 
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