The Audionet I don't know, but it's price is over my budget.
For DAC I am happy with my Aurender unit, it is staying together with my Luxman TT.
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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I used to own a smaller Hegel integrated, never impressed me. At least with my setup back then. I don’t wish to lose the functionalities I already have on my system, i.e. tone and balance controls, multiple balanced inputs , adjustable input levels etc.
That is why my first choice would be an Esoteric or Accuphase, vs the NAGRA |
@soix I would prefer used. |
@dekay you are joking, but back in the early 80s this is exactly what we had on what we called stereo furniture in Greece! When I discovered how they interfered with SQ I was baffled! |
A very close friend has an SS one, and also an Accuphase right next to it. The Japanese perceived quality is stellar compared to the Mcintosh. I am looking at the Mcintosh integrated models, but my experience with the local Mcintosh distributor has been pathetic and I don’t want to throw any more money their way. |
I am sure you are right about the sound quality. I am not spending one Euro on McIntosh again, due to the local distributor. When a young nephew of mine broke the C2200 front glass fascia by mistake , the distributor would not fix it because I had bought it used from abroad instead from him. He would not even sell me the parts. I complained to McIntosh HQ in the USA, and they told me that I had to figure it all out with the local distributor. I contacted McIntosh distributors in other European countries seeking help with the replacement part, and they refused to supply it due to the manufacturer’s policy not allowing them to sell into another distributor’s sales area. A distributor outside Europe finally agreed to sell me the replacement part without letting McIntosh know. It took me months to get my preamp fixed. No more McIntosh for me, thank you.
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