Yamaha A-S1100 vs Mctntosh vintge


I am currently using a Yamaha CA800 which I owned back in the late 70s and love it. I also h Editave a near mint Mc2105 amp (105 w/ch) currently not being used.

I’m considering selling the Mc2105 and getting a A-S1100, or getting one of the Mc pre-amp 30 seriespre-amp to go with the 2105. Cost wise the Yamaha would be about $4-500 less expensive. My son will get the CA800.

I should add that my high freq hearing isn’t so hot anymore (Army bang bang related) so midrange clarity is most important.
sndsrtaud

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Hi: Driving Dynaudio Focus 110 stand mounts. My 45w CA800 does fine so I expect the Mc2105 to be more than adequate.
HI Matt:  Thanks for the input, but I'd rather stay away from tubes. I did tubes for years (Quicksilver, AudioNote, Art Audio, Wyetech, Audiomat, and others), got tired of finding decent tubes without mortgaging the house, so I'd rather stick with s-s pre=amps.