Keep McIntosh C2500 pre-amp or upgrade to C12000?


I am looking to upgrade the sound of my system. My audio guy has told me to consider selling my C2500 and upgrading to the C12000. I’d like to hear an enhanced sound stage. Several folks have told me to start with the pre-amp. Of course this comes down to the VALUE of selling a classic and buying the new kid. I am interested in hearing your input. Thanks in advance.

meadski

Showing 2 responses by elliottbnewcombjr

 

I just remembered your turntable discussion, what did you end up doing?

Are you still using the Sonus Faber Sonetto III speakers? They (and their ported design in your space) are making the most significant contribution to your system's sound characteristic. I would not expect any significant change in sound changing those preamp models.

You have very powerful 450 wpc solid state amp for those speakers 88 spl efficiency, and they have both a rear port and a downward reflected port at their base.

I would consider changing the speakers before changing the Preamp, you have 'tube sound' preamp already, I would make a plan for eventually tube amp which means more efficient speakers, and I encourage larger driver(s) no ports.

You gotta get rid of the  ... but ..... I suspect you need nothing except time to enjoy what you have.