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McIntosh Tubes / Triangle Speakers

For the past year, I have enjoyed the lush sound which has been produced from my Jolida 502B integrated amp (modified through Underwood HiFi) feeding a pair of Triangle Naia ES speakers. Rest of system consists of a Sony NS999ES used as transport and a MF Tri Vista Dac 21 (also modified by Underwood). All electronics are going through one of two PS Audio P500 power plants.

I am starting to get the upgrade itch and, thinking that the Jolida represents the weakest link in the system, am considering a Mac C2200 preamp and MC275 Amp. Eventually, I plan to also upgrade the digital front end (likely the next upgrade) and then the speakers. However, because I will be owning the Naia's for the next two to three years at least, I was wondering if anyone has experienced these speakers (or any speakers in the Triangle line) with Mac electronics.

Would the Macs be a good match with these speakers, or are there other tube electronics I should be considering?
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aball
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I used to have a pair of Triangle Comete ES and can say they are excellent with McIntosh. I have a MC240 tube amp that I never got to use with the Cometes but I am familiar enough with both to say it will be sublime. Actually, I think Naias would work better with my 240 than my Electra 926s do. The 926s are very neutral and so the 240 sounds a tiny bit soft. But the EQ on my C42 solved that problem (the 275 is known for better neutrality). You will not regret the Mc system at all - it will be huge improvement and the Naias will relish it to no end. Fantastic choice/idea IMO. I would love to hear it.

Arthur
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