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What McIntosh Gear Are You Using?

Last Fall I added an MCT80 disk player to my main two channel system with my C47 preamp. It was an impulse buy at the time and I use it infrequently. However, it comes in handy when I wish to demo CDs from a pawn shop or garage sale purchase. All "keeper" CDs are ripped to my media server based FLAC library for easy streaming access.
 
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move to Montana, trying to show you guys a picture of my system in a very small room, but it won’t take. The pictures says it’s too large of a download crazy.
 
Recently picked up my first piece of McIntosh gear, the MA352 (overly dramatic photo below).

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CarlV said:
Our new thread. :)

Tell us what McIntosh gear you are using. If you have photographs to share
please do include them.

Off topic posts in this thread will be subject to deletion.

You can attach pics or link to your hosting. You can also use and link from the Member's Gallery.

Carl

BTW, My amp that is pictured in my banner. I have 3 more of them.
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MC2100 (I wish it had an ON/OFF switch), MR77 Tuner, C28 Preamp, Rebuilt Sota Sapphire Table, Shanling T2000 CD deck, Martin Logan ESL's. That's enough for this old guy. ...Chris
 
Your choice, but the C28 volume pots wear out, and there is no good replacement, many owners will use an external power switch to avoid cycling the volume pot to turn it on/off.
 
jclusk@mnsi. said:
MC2100 (I wish it had an ON/OFF switch), MR77 Tuner, C28 Preamp, Rebuilt Sota Sapphire Table, Shanling T2000 CD deck, Martin Logan ESL's. That's enough for this old guy. .
jclusk@mnsi. said:
The MC2100 is plugged into a switched 120V outlet on the C28. When the preamp is turned on so is the amp. . . . . Chris
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Yes. It can work that way, but after 50 years, those on off volume controls have a limited life. MAC doesn't sell a replacement. Aftermarket is available if your tech can find it and replace it. I ve had it changed on a couple of my C28's. I also use the SCR2 accessory for the C28 which switches on power for power amps. Its also not really good for the C28 volume knob to control switching for power amp power. I plug the C28 into a power strip with an on/off switch, The CSR2 plugs directly into a wall outlet. The power amp into the SCR2. I leave the C28 volume knob in the on position. When I switch on the power strip, it all comes on. The C28 volume control is also notorious for not controlling the the volume of the 2 channels equally. Its happened to me. You might want to make some changes to extend the life of your C28. Good luck.
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The C28 also has a top panel POWER AMPLIFIER switch designed to turn OFF the power amp when headphones are in use. If the unit is in a cabinet, it simply need be pulled out to the locked "inspection" location to access the switch.
 
MC30, MC240, soon biamp with the 240 for wf and the monoblocks for horns…AR SP8 preamp
 

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Just purchased a one owner MC2105 to replace my MC250. The dealer says it plays well and is in good physical condition. I will play it and listen for any problems before I decide to send it in for servicing, cleaning, etc. I don't know if I will hear much difference but the glass face and meters will add to the vintage look and feel. Keeping my fingers crossed that the sonics will be up to par.
 
bond.70 said:
MC30, MC240, soon biamp with the 240 for wf and the monoblocks for horns…AR SP8 preamp
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Nice setup bond.70, I have a ARC SP8 preamp as well.

I am hoping the ARC SP8 will pair well with my newly acquired MC2105. I also have an ARC D115 tube amp that I will compare it to.
 
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