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Tube or SS preamp use with SS amp???

I'm wondering about switching to the Mcintosh 2200 tube preamp from the C100 Solid State McIntosh preamp.

I am running two MC352 Solid State Amplifiers, however, and wonder if I should be mixing the system.

Would this be a sonic change? If so, would it be "warmer" or what?

Thanks for any/all opinions and help.

John
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valleyplastic
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I run the 352 along with the C2200 and it was my choice as I liked the warmer non digital sound it creates. It will tame the 352's. I would like to know more about your system and running the pair of 352's and what the rest of your system might be. ( dadt531@aol.com ) Possibly I should run a pair?
Dave
valleyplastic
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Jbatlanta
The C2200 also keeps signal separated by the XLR's. All my connections are XLR.
I should not have used the term "tamed". With my system the 352, C2200, 205 Changer and I use Revel Studio's the sonic change I hear is a more analog, warmer sound over using a SS pre amp. I had auditioned the Mac SS pre at the same time I auditioned the C2200 and there was no question in my mind when I heard the difference that the C2200 was the answer. I also contacted McIntosh before making the final commitment and they also felt that the C2200 would be their choice as they confirmed the warm analog sound I was hearing. They also felt this was the "best" pre amp they have ever produced.
May I ask, what size room is your system in?
Dave
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