McIntosh MC2105 paired with a C53 pre?

I am curious if others have tried this. I will appreciate any feedback as this will be joining McIntosh’s first attempts and last attempts,or maybe 1967 with 2023? I know McIntosh’s first solid state attempts were very much like a tube. I have a C5 three on the way to match it up. I am also curious about the DAC in the C 53 and whether or not I should use my Chord Qutest external deck or sell it and say that the 53 DAC will be sufficient? Thank you.