McIntosh C2200 w/ solid state amp?

Odd. I had a C2200 with a C402 in the house and couldn't figure out why it was so totally flat and dull with my Martin Logan Summits until I substituted the C2300. Now it works.

Jan, I have similar set up. I have the Mc402 and 1037 BE. I am getting great results with the c2200 pre amp. I like this combo very much. If you go this route you may want to roll the tubes. I use Mullards tubes that i got from Upscale Audio in Upland.

I have owned my Mc C2200 for a number of years. My McCormack DNA-125 was starting to die.  I always thought the Mc and the Mc was a really good integration and really made some nice noises. But my amp was dying. WELL... I took a chance.  I bought a SCHIITT TYR amp.  This is the first time I ever bought a piece of audio gear without auditioning it first.  Schitt has a 15 day return policy so I decided to take a chance and if I didn't like it I would just send it back... that approach worked for me.  WELL... the SCHITT TYR and the C2200 is considerably better than the Mc and the Mc I was so impressed with.  The bass is tight and strong, the mid-range details are very deep, the soundstage is extremely broad and the highs just shimmer.  I am keeping the TYR.  The C2200 with a solid state amp just works and with the TYR... marvelous. Oh... the background quietness of the TYR and the C2200 is also notable... the quiet just makes everything else sound so good.