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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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stanwal
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I can't imagine that there would be anything wrong with using either preamp from the same company. Krell use to recommend against using tubes with their amps, but they didn't make tube preamps. Why not contact Mac and get their opinion directly? It is very hard to predict in advance just what effect a change will have because each part of the playback chain will have an effect and will interact differently.
velo62
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Go for it, I have the C2200 with my 1201's and used it with my MC352. It was a major improvement over my MX130 and C38. Another benefit is of course tone controls over the C100 if you decide to use them. Its a great sounding pre-amp and IMO Mcintosh's best to date. Regards, John
s23chang
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check the previous threads

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1072843320&openflup&5&4#5
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