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McIntosh MP1100 Feedback

I have a possibility of getting a McIntosh phono MP1100 at a very good price used (at half price). Just wanted to know if there is anyone here that has had or has one and can comment on it (are you happy) and how it compares to any other models they have owned. 

I'm going to do a listening test this weekend. But want to compare it to something similar I have now, which is a moon preamp. I'm in Canada, so some of the stores here, I don't have too many models to test in this price category, and even less of those available usually used. 

I don't own or have owned any McIntosh gear in the past. 

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elliottbnewcombjr
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I see you have (had/solved?) an issue with lack of bass from your TT (mentioned in a prior discussion). I would not expect the MP1100 to change/solve that, if that is what you are hoping. 

I've owned and used for many trouble free years: McIntosh, MC2250 SS amp; C28 SS Preamp, and now use and love the sound/features/of a McIntosh Tube Tuner/Preamp mx110z. Vintage: I solve remote volume and remote balance separately. If my mx110z dies, I will probably just get another one rather than risk .....

Eventually I had some hum develop with the C28 Preamp, turned out to be an internal ground solder connection that mysteriously loosened.

Prior to the hum, I did not prefer the sound of it's SS MM Phono Stage, whereas I love the sound of my mx110z's Tube MM Phono.

 

elliottbnewcombjr
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glad you are ready when luck crosses your path!

glad your TT is sounding good!

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