Ericbee, I have had the MC-12 in my system for about three weeks now. Stereo is much improved over the MC-1.
Here are my thoughts: Being fed a balanced digital signal
the sound is very good....not great. I would not replace my
standalone dac just yet. Although much smoother than the MC-1, theres something I just cant put my finger on thats missing.
Being fed an analog passthrough signal to be used as just a preamp.....again, it is not ready to replace my Audio Research Ref II.....this opinion is for two channel music listening only. As a surround music processor or movies, it beats all! Logic seven is the best I have heard! Good luck...........Vader
Here are my thoughts: Being fed a balanced digital signal
the sound is very good....not great. I would not replace my
standalone dac just yet. Although much smoother than the MC-1, theres something I just cant put my finger on thats missing.
Being fed an analog passthrough signal to be used as just a preamp.....again, it is not ready to replace my Audio Research Ref II.....this opinion is for two channel music listening only. As a surround music processor or movies, it beats all! Logic seven is the best I have heard! Good luck...........Vader