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Your Input, Changing from McIntosh C50 to McIntosh C2500

I have had a McIntosh C50 pre-amp and MC452 power amp (both solid state) for a few years now, am happy with them.  I've shied away from tube gear, as in the past I found the tubes in my old power amps deteriorated over time, but folks tell me that tubes last a long time, when used in "low power" applications, like that of a pre-amp.

I use an external DAC, so the one built into the pre-amp would not effect my buying decision.

I also have an external headphone amp and subwoofer pair, so having three balanced outputs is the best setup (both these pre-amps have those).

Thoughts about changing out the C50 for a C2500?
ejr1953

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ejr1953 OP
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Effischer,

I found a "new in a factory sealed box" C2500 and "pulled the trigger", UPS should deliver it in two days, thought I'd pull it out of the box and start the "break in" Tuesday night, by Friday will do the swap.

I have been very happy with my C50 and have received advice from several people that the C2500 with my MC452 is one of the best combinations I could find, so I hope the tube sound improves things.

Thanks for your help!
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