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Mcintosh 2275......c2200, mc275 differences ??
I own c2200, mc2102 and mc275. The difference is power, running into nht 2.9 or 2.5 , 2.5 is 1db less efficient 86 vs 87 and the 275 and 2275 come up a little compressed at max volume(below 3 ohms is easy for all). The sound is very similar until ... 
So YOU can't hear a difference in cables
When I auditioned the BAT 300se I noticed a hollow metalic glare that kept me from purchasing the unit. I use nht 2.9 and they are revealing, at the time I used AQ granites (now Nord blue heaven) and the AQ reduce glare. I really liked the BAT, es... 
Guitar Amp Tubes
Generaly speaking the small preamp tubes make the bigger impact on sound, try rca,ge or sylvania for 12ax7 they sound good, are durable and cheaper than nos european. 12at7 and 5751 are the usual lower mu sub for 12ax7 not the 12au or 12ay. JAN ph... 
McIntosh C39 noise
I have c2200 and the shure v15mxr and lots of noise but at louder levels (55-60). Light dimmers and ac motors seem to contribute. My ic's are nordost red dawn and they have no real sheilding so just touching them increases hum . Cables with better...