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Will McIntosh C2600 tube preamp solve my problem?
Much has changed since my March 2018 original post.  I "finally" found a local dealer that listened to me and gave me several options (some to try free via demo equipment) and took care of me throughout the process.  Fast forward to today and I ha... 
Has anyone added a small subwoofer to 2 channel and been thrilled with the result?
I've had great success with RELs being added to an already great-sounding system.  I don't listen to loud music so my 2 RELs add a lot of fullness to everything.  But be sure to connect them "speaker" level versus "line level" to get the best resu... 
Will McIntosh C2600 tube preamp solve my problem?
Thanks for feedback.  Looks like I have some more homework to do. 
Will McIntosh C2600 tube preamp solve my problem?
Don't understand the discussion of "XLR output connections", but yes, it does help because I can research what you mean and ask my local dealers. 
Will McIntosh C2600 tube preamp solve my problem?
Don't understand the question of "what is my source component".  Can you be more specific?  Sorry for my lack of knowledge. 
Will McIntosh C2600 tube preamp solve my problem?
Please note that the C2600 is not an "amp", it's a tube "preamp".  Also, several respondents are referring to 802 D3 and I have 802 D3 speakers. It may not make a difference, but I wanted to point out exactly what I have since there's some confusi... 
Will McIntosh C2600 tube preamp solve my problem?
All good questions.  Yes, I'm open to used.  And yes, good suggestion to "demo" the C2600--I'll ask.  You ask about dac, yet sorry, not exactly sure what that is (I was serious about being limited in knowledge--much has changed in 35 years). No ne...