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?

 

 

 

 

pzero5

I think Luxman or Accuphase if you want to use well thought out treble or bass controls, as I understand it Luxman is a bit more neutral in its tonality and Accuphase a bit warmer.

Great hunting.

I replaced my McIntosh C2700 and MC3500 MkIIs with an Accuphase E-800 integrated (with the AD-60 phono pre) and was extremely happy with the change.  

Here's something that caught my eye having owned the originals ages ago.

They are a small format amp/pre combo with tone "tilt" and phono.

https://www.sound-advice.online/product-reviews/quad-33-303

 

DeKay

@lewl28 

Good to hear that!

Do you find the relatively lower wattage of the Class A restricting your choice of speakers?