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Mac C2300 vs Aesthetix Calypso/Rhea?

I currently have an Aesthetix Calypso line stage and Rhea Phone stage for my system (Infinity RS !B's/Mac 275's (2)/TWR Raven AC-Triplaner-Dynavector VS1s) and love the sound. I truly love my Aesthetix but am curious about the Mac C2300 pre amp. The idea of one component rather then two is appealing and ohhhh those Mac blue meters!
I plan to borough a C2300 but I'd be interested to hear form anyone other there would has anything to say about the Mac, Aesthetix and thing my thought are sensible or I'm just out of my mind.

Thanks Rick
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stiltskin
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Rick
Yes the retro looks of McIntosh.
I recently picked up a used McIntosh C2300 for reasons of just to own one.

My time with the Mac is limited, first thing I noticed upon first few hours of listening is that it's next to silent in operation with very low distortion, decent remote with phono adjustments on the fly, built quality is very good.
So far I like it especially the LOOKS of it.
The c2300 is not my main preamp however I could live with it.
Borrow one and give it a listen.

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