best preamp for 501's


I will be using ( just purchased, not delivered)501 monoblocks. Have maggie 3.6's, musical fidelity a5 cd player and a michell gyro se turntable. Out of the c46, c2200 or c2300 how do these pair with the 501's. I am amazed ay the varying opinions between the 2200 and 2300. I hear some say that the 2300 is lean sounding, while others say the exact opposite. I prefer a balance of detail and warmth. Your thoughts would be appreciated.
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Showing 1 response by ontjesr

The C2300 is the top dog in the McIntosh one box arena (IMO). I don't have MC501's -- but owned the C2300 & have moved upwards to the C500C/C500T.

Go to audioaficionado.org and ask there -- as many members w/MC501's have either the C46, C2200 and C2300 (probably moreso with the latter two units). You'll receive a much more direct reply to your answer.

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