Have both SS and tubes. To me, the bottom end on the SS Mac like the current C52 is tighter than the C2700 which is great for rock, jazz and blues but the latter seems to have a nice warmth and girth to the sound that the SS model does not have and it really comes through on music material like classical and vocals RnB. Both sound great and I find they shine well on specific types of music.
C49- or c8 preamp
I currently own an McIntosh c49 and thinking about switching to a tube preamp. I am not able to listen before I buy. I am interested in opinions on which you prefer (c49 or c8). Also any opinions on the McIntosh c2700 or audio research LS28SE Line-Stage would be appreciated. Tho, not sure I want to spend the extra cash to get one of these
Thx.
Current set up
McIntosh C49, McIntosh mc312, vandersteen treo CT.