Mcintosh C2800 and C55

I saw that Mcintosh just came out with 2 new preamps. What are your thoughts on these units based on the specs? Any reason to upgrade from the C2700 or C53?

efoo03-15-2024 2:14pm

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overthemoon Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 419 posts 03-15-2024 at 11:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I wouldn’t buy a replacement component- it’s generally hard to get value for the expenditure.
efoo OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 96 posts 03-17-2024 at 06:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Great Video
jrsub Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13 posts 03-19-2024 at 08:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I was wondering the same thing. I had a C2300 and replaced it with a Audio Research LS28SE which was a dramatic improvement. Basically, there is an entire world of detail that the C2300 simply can't resolve. I was wondering if the C2800 would have a sonic improvement over the C2300 and asked Mcintosh this question but have not heard back yet.
james633 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,036 posts 03-19-2024 at 11:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am interested in the high/low pass functions but the manual is not very clear on if the crossover point is fully adjustable or what the slopes are. The information in the manual is worthless regarding the crossover. it will probably sound just like the older 2700/C53 with new features. Price is up $1000 and that is probably more due to Bidenomics than anything.
steve59 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,778 posts 03-23-2024 at 02:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the c49 and was considering swapping to the c2700 and now will need to compare them.

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