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Welcome to the forum, hofmannhp. I'm not an Admin., but another member just like you. I would recommend that you start a new thread when you ask a question and put a title on it so when we scan the new topics, we can see yours and someone can answer your question. I'm sure you'll feel welcome here, as this place is full of friendly, knowledgeable people that have helped me a great deal in the past. Enjoy.
 
C2300: run balanced or single-ended?

I have a C2300 on order that was purchased from a 2nd hand party. Very excited to get it into my system and try it out! I was looking for advice on interconnects, and whether to run balanced or not. I am pairing it with a set of Rogue M150 monoblocks, which have a balanced input, but according to Rogue, the amps sound the same via balanced or single-ended. My source is a digital Modwright Sony, also single ended. Should I run balanced through the C2300, or would it make a difference? Cables are currently Cardas Golden Reference. I would probably have to borrow a balanced IC for the amp-preamp connection.

I will let you know how it sounds.
 
need help with a McIntosh MC-2205

Hi all,

need help for a meter circuit repair MC-2205.
What "real" type is the IC named 133-068 ?
It's an operational amp......guess a uA741 pin circuit.

thanx

HP
 
dawgcatching said:
I have a C2300 on order that was purchased from a 2nd hand party. Very excited to get it into my system and try it out! I was looking for advice on interconnects, and whether to run balanced or not. I am pairing it with a set of Rogue M150 monoblocks, which have a balanced input, but according to Rogue, the amps sound the same via balanced or single-ended. My source is a digital Modwright Sony, also single ended. Should I run balanced through the C2300, or would it make a difference? Cables are currently Cardas Golden Reference. I would probably have to borrow a balanced IC for the amp-preamp connection.

I will let you know how it sounds.
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The C2300 in not a fully balanced preamp, although it a great one. As long as your interconnects are not super long, I don't think it will matter too much. Cardas Golden Refs are great interconnects. I use them to. The Rugue is a great amp. I would not use inferior balanced interconnects. Let us know what balanced cable you try. Good Luck.

Joe
 
Hello All,
I have not been here for some time but I thing this is a great site. I was given a MC 1500 that has some problems but I have been sick for a while and no time to work on my equipment.
I will start soon and will need some help with things the schematic does not say.
Thanks,
Jesse
 
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