Do McIntosh amps work best with McIntosh pres?

Thanks for the replies,they are very helpful.

They sound great with a lot of GOOD preamps. 7270 to a C-1 Carver to a tube Cary SLP98P.

I used my Mac amp with a Supratek Chardonnay (wonderful pre). I still own the Chrdonnay but have reason to believe the Mac pre's have a certain synergy with their amps. This sort of completes the whole Mac sound. Yet to hear a Mac CDP in the same system.

If possible, listen before buying. Good luck!

I think Mc amps sensitivity can lower than some other amps. For example my mc402 can take 4v balanced input. Some DACs and preamps will have an output in the 2~3v range. I assume the Mc preamps have a 4 watt output. I'd be interested to hear more on this as I have a dac (Transporter) with max balanced output of 3 w and it's run straight into the 402.

I'm using an M353 with a Supratek Cabernet, driving B&W N802's and I am in aural heaven.

I use an MC275 with a Modwright SWL9.0SE Sig. preamp. This is a great combination. In fact, I prefer the Modwright to the Mac C220 I had previously.

I believe the Mac amps will work well with any wello designed pre amp. My 2102's certainly work well with my cj pre amp.

cheers

it has been my experience that they are at their best when used together.