I owned the C42 for a VERY short time. Unfortunately I was in between systems so I cannot give any opinions on it's performance in detail.
I submitted a question to Mac about a C38 vs. C42, as I had come across a C38 used prior to the C42. The respsponse was: "The C42 is close to the C200. I would recomend the 42 for maximum sound quality.".
I really wish I had a better idea of it's performance to share but I don't. I had no troubles with the unit, but I felt the feel of the buttons and knobs to be a step down (or several steps) from the Levinson I used prior to it.
I submitted a question to Mac about a C38 vs. C42, as I had come across a C38 used prior to the C42. The respsponse was: "The C42 is close to the C200. I would recomend the 42 for maximum sound quality.".
I really wish I had a better idea of it's performance to share but I don't. I had no troubles with the unit, but I felt the feel of the buttons and knobs to be a step down (or several steps) from the Levinson I used prior to it.