Good suggestions above to be sure but here is one for you, I own the C46 with a 252 and its a great combo but I have a few systems, a great amp for the money is the Linn lk 100 I have one and have used it with the c46 with fine results, a nifty,small amp, can be had used for around 450-500, the 252 is better, but this little amp is no slouch, alot of good sound for short money.
Inexpensive amp for a McIntosh C46 Preamp
I have been jones'n for MA6900 Integrated, however when I went to a local dealer, I fell in love with the C46 pre. I can't afford to get the MC252 at the moment, so I was wondering if I could mate it with a cheap amp, perhaps a used NAD272 or something like it. Any suggestions? Is this a bad idea? Should I stick with the MA6900?
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