The MX-114 is a nice preamp/tuner. It has the period traditional Mac sound and can be very pleasing to listen too.
I have a marantz 7c, a 7T, and 24 which is a preamp/tuner and a very early 1030 integrated with preamp outs (I only use it as a preamp). The 7c is about 4500 used, the 1030 is about 450 used. The sound from both is nearly indistinguishable, sooo why not look for something like an old 1030 for basic preamp duties? It’s cheap and sounds way better than it has a right too?
It would mate well with your Mac amp. Truthfully though, I doubt it would cost more than a few hundred to have your MX-114 repaired. It’s certainly worth it.
I have a marantz 7c, a 7T, and 24 which is a preamp/tuner and a very early 1030 integrated with preamp outs (I only use it as a preamp). The 7c is about 4500 used, the 1030 is about 450 used. The sound from both is nearly indistinguishable, sooo why not look for something like an old 1030 for basic preamp duties? It’s cheap and sounds way better than it has a right too?
It would mate well with your Mac amp. Truthfully though, I doubt it would cost more than a few hundred to have your MX-114 repaired. It’s certainly worth it.