McIntosh C52 to C53 Upgrade


I had a McIntosh C50 pre-amp/DAC that I replaced with a C52. Now thinking about upgrading to a C53. For those of you that have gone down this path, is this a worthwhile/noticeable upgrade? Any noticeable change in SQ? I can't say in all honesty it was noticeable to me going from a C50 to the C52.

mgattmch

I concur with previous posts. I own many Macs. Don't upgrade just because it is a new model.

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I'll play the devil's advocate.

Go for it.  Screw the reviews, worthiness of upgrade or sound quality.  This is why you worked so hard to earned and have the money.  Upwards and onwards. The only American way to go.  Gloooory glory halleluuujah   

Ooo.  My neighbor just yelled shut the f up with the singing. 

All together now!

Mine eyes have seen the glory
Of the coming of the Buy....

I have the C2600 that I got as a demo barely used unit and a fabulous price. I have been tempted to upgrade to the C2700 so I know your pain. I do not stream so the DA2 is not something I would use. But I am still tempted. I would say go with your feelings. Sometimes the urge to upgrade will not go away regardless of the need. 

If your upgrade itch is FOMO over SQ, try some cortisone cream. The units will sound the same, just like your C50.  McIntosh Labs engineering doesn’t suffer from audiophilia nervosa. When they’re done with a design they’re done. The next project looms.