It might depend on what you mean by "presentation", but I think it's a safe bet that either of those newer models would be a significant improvement on the 1.3's - I think they're both improvements without giving up what you like about the 1.3's.
I have a pair of 1.1's and used to use them in my office. I think they're a really special speaker for the price. They didn't need the kind of power or placement consideration that other Dyn's I've had do. I'd say that the C1's and the 25's will be on par with the 1.3's in terms of what it takes to drive them, so I'm guessing if you like the Mc402 into the 1.3's, you'll like it into either of the newer models (I have lots of experience with the Dyn's, none with McIntosh gear).
Both of the newer models have updated and higher-end tweeters - you'd be hard pressed to find a pair of monitors that images like either of these do. I would guess that the 25's will have to be further out into the room to sound better, if placement is an issue - that huge rear port really wanted to be away from the wall when I had them in my 14x19 room for a weekend trial.
If I was choosing, I'd probably opt towards the 25's based on the cheaper price (both new and used), and because I think the C1 is at least odd, if not ugly looking in appearance. I listen to rock, jazz and blues, primarily. If I listened to more classical and vocalists, I'd probably try to convince myself that I like the way the C1's looked and go for them. Currently, I own the C2's myself and I really love the sound and it's character. Even though I've never had them in my room or an extended listen, if the C1 is the monitor verison of this sound, my guess is that I'd really love it.
I don't think you can wrong with either combined with your room and associated gear. -Kirk
I have a pair of 1.1's and used to use them in my office. I think they're a really special speaker for the price. They didn't need the kind of power or placement consideration that other Dyn's I've had do. I'd say that the C1's and the 25's will be on par with the 1.3's in terms of what it takes to drive them, so I'm guessing if you like the Mc402 into the 1.3's, you'll like it into either of the newer models (I have lots of experience with the Dyn's, none with McIntosh gear).
Both of the newer models have updated and higher-end tweeters - you'd be hard pressed to find a pair of monitors that images like either of these do. I would guess that the 25's will have to be further out into the room to sound better, if placement is an issue - that huge rear port really wanted to be away from the wall when I had them in my 14x19 room for a weekend trial.
If I was choosing, I'd probably opt towards the 25's based on the cheaper price (both new and used), and because I think the C1 is at least odd, if not ugly looking in appearance. I listen to rock, jazz and blues, primarily. If I listened to more classical and vocalists, I'd probably try to convince myself that I like the way the C1's looked and go for them. Currently, I own the C2's myself and I really love the sound and it's character. Even though I've never had them in my room or an extended listen, if the C1 is the monitor verison of this sound, my guess is that I'd really love it.
I don't think you can wrong with either combined with your room and associated gear. -Kirk