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McIntosh Tube vs SS w/ Sonus Faber Aida II

For the SF Aida II, should I go with:
  1. Tube preamp and amp: C1100 + MC901 (x2)
  2. SS preamp and amp: C53 + MC1.25KW (x2)
  3. Tube preamp and SS amp: C1100 + MC1.25KW (x2)
  4. SS preamp and Tube amp: C53 + MC901 (x2)
Which combo do you think would pair best with the Sonus Faber Aida II? I’m not interested in other brands, but would be interested if you think there are better McIntosh electronics to pair with the Aida instead of what I selected. Thanks!
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@mrklas My upgrade saga started with the new C2800 so I know what you mean.  My system improved immensely with just this preamp change.  Now I’m looking to replace my power amp with a McIntosh MC452 or similar.  I’ve used a bunch of different amps and the McIntosh stuff just really seems to do it for me.  One of the best systems I've heard recently, to me, was a McIntosh C2800, MC462 and Focal Sopra N3s.

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