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Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS

As I am getting older, I am thinking of reducing the number of audio components in my living room. Tape recorder has gone down to the basement time capsule, my flagship Technics cassette player will soon follow.

Cable clutter is getting difficult to handle due to space restrictions, and frequent lumbago’s.

Looking to replace my McIntosh C2200 preamp, MC275 power amp and an excellent European phono stage with an integrated amp.

I am extremely satisfied with my current setup, I am just tired of scrambling behind furniture to connect cables every time cleaning is required.

The loudspeakers are Coincident Technology 93db sensitivity.

Should I expect equivalent sound quality if I jump to something like an Esoteric or Accuphase?

Or European jobs like NAGRA or Burmester?

And would a Class A unit match my tube sound better than AB?

 

 

 

 

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jbuhl
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What about one of the Mcintosh integrateds ?   Especially if you are already satisfied with the brand.

 

2 amps that I tested in my current (Tube pre, class A/B amp) set up with 90 db sensitivity speakers where:   

Hegel. (but not sure about phono stage in their integrateds)

Musical Fidelity M6 or M8 series. 

 

They both out peformed my current setup and I surely will consider them when I uprade (also looking to Collapse).

 

And If you want to collapse even further consider getting an integrated that supports Tidal or Qobuz connect.  Since I got my streaming setup dialed the TT is destined for the Time Capsule as well.

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