I'm pretty sure your dac has its own volume control. If that's the case, I think you'll have a very nice upgrade going to the mc302. For 2 reasons. First, the 302 is probably a more powerful and a better sounding amp. Second, and more importantly, you won't be going through the preamp in your integrated. That's a very big difference. Opinions vary, but I feel that if you don't have a truly exceptional line stage, going directly to your amp from the dac is the best way to do it.
What can I expect, if anything going from a ma6500
to a mc302. I've had the ma6500 for a little over a year before adding the mcintosh d100 dac rendering said ma6500 a bit redundant in it's features. While it sounds great we're all curser with the question "could it be better within my budget?" Anyway, if the urge to upgrade is overwhelming I was wondering would there be much difference in me upgrading to a mc302? Of course I was thinking of also the mc452 and the thermotrak transistors but from what I've read if $$ is tight it's best I not do it. Thoughts?
Thank you gentlemen
Thank you gentlemen
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