Okay, thanks! Sounds like I can't go wrong either way-probably depends on the preamp. My speakers will sound good with basically any nice amp, unlike some!
Conrad-Johnson MF-2500A or McCormack DNA-125?
HI. I am considering upgrading my Conrad-Johnson MF-2200 by sending it back to Bill Thalmann at Music Technology and having it upgraded with new parts to an MF-2500a performance level (cost of $500). My other option is to sell the MF-2200 and buy another amp for the same money-probably a McCormack DNA-1 or DNA-125, and get it upgraded (will cost maybe $200 more than the MF-2200 upgrade path). Most people who have owned the McCormack amps would never buy anything else, and most of the C-J SS amp owners seem very happy as well-I never hear a bad word about the MF-2500a or MF-2250a.
Which is the better route? I listen mostly to Jazz, some electronic music as well. I will also upgrade my preamp-I am thinking possibly a used Premier 10, or if I save a bit more $, a Premier 17. Other nice used tube preamps are options also, as are a C-J PFR.
Which is the better route? I listen mostly to Jazz, some electronic music as well. I will also upgrade my preamp-I am thinking possibly a used Premier 10, or if I save a bit more $, a Premier 17. Other nice used tube preamps are options also, as are a C-J PFR.
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