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Top Ranked Products from McIntosh.
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Rating Reviewed by: Gary (Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date February 21, 2003Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for Less than 1 month Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
3.00 votes
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Review 1 of 14
Price Paid:
$1000.00
from Used Summary: You just have to love the teal-colored backlit nomenclature that makes operating this fantastic sounding preamp in the dark a pleasure. Warm and detailed without a hint of harshness place this high end preamp in the true bargain category for the $1K to $2K range. Highly recommended, especially if you have an affinity for Mac to begin with. Strengths: Simplicity, elegance and great sound. Weaknesses: No switched outlets on back to turn on/off power amp automatically with preamp. Similar Products Used: Tandberg 3016A power amp, McIntosh MCD831 CD/DVD player, Nakamichi MR1 cassette deck, Snell EII speakers.
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Rating Reviewed by: James (Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date July 27, 2002Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year |
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Review 2 of 14
Price Paid:
$1350.00
from Pyramid (AK) Summary: Well, before buying this preamp my setup consisted of Paradigm Active/20 speakers, and a Sony ES CD player with variable volume output for the signal. Having added a Pioneer DV-09, I needed a preamp. I was wondering how an extra piece of gear in the line-up would affect the pure sound, and was surprised that it sounded better! More dynamic and powerful, and maintaining the neutrality. Buying a piece of McIntosh gear is like an investment, since it will probably last a very long time, and the simple design, neautrality of sound, and build quality will hold up through the years of the latest and greatest products to come and go. Strengths: Build quality, dynamic and neutral sound. Weaknesses: noneb
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Rating Reviewed by: Chad (Unregistered User)
(AudioPhile)
Review Date May 18, 2002Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for Less than 1 month Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
1.00 votes
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Review 3 of 14
Price Paid:
$80000.00
from internet Summary: Absolutely beautiful piece of equipment. Before changing to the Mac I was using an Adcom GTP-600. The first thing I noticed when I changed to the Mcintosh was a more pronounced and tighter low frequency. Midrange is warm with great depth and space. Quiet background and just the features I needed for my two-channel system. Remote and Phono are a big plus. The remote isn''t the best but as long as it turns up the volume thats all I care about. The build quality is excellent and overall I would say this is the best preamp I''ve heard in this price range. Strengths: Low frequecy control, liquid midrange, and great looks/build quality....... Weaknesses: none Similar Products Used: Adcom/Carver/Audio Research
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Rating Reviewed by: Michael (Unregistered User)
(Casual Listener)
Review Date February 1, 2002Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for 3 Months to 1 year |
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Review 4 of 14
Price Paid:
$800.00 Summary: This unit is currently discontinued by McIntosh. At the price I paid, it''s a great performer. If you can find one, BUY it! It sounds better then a lot of high price pre-amps.
My System:
C15 (pre-amp)
Mc352 (power amp)
Scdc333ES (SACD/CD Player)
Electra 915 (main speakers)
MIT Terminator 2 Bi-wire (wires)
MIT T2 (interconnects) Strengths: Looks, Sounds, and price Weaknesses: higher grade isolators (feets)
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Rating Reviewed by: bjm(Unregistered User)
(Audiophile)
Review Date April 1, 2001Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for 3 months to 1 year Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
6.00 votes
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Review 5 of 14 Summary: I have my C15 mated to a MC122 via Kimber Silver Streak and find the combination to provide an extraordinary presentation for the music---especially at its price. On listening to this combo makes it easy to question spending a whole lot more on this type of equipment. There are a lot of the "audiophile" darlings out there that can't hold a candle to the sound and overall quality of these Macs. The C15 has a great built-in moving magnet phono preamp and provides good flexibility for a modest system. All inputs yield a very quiet background and the sound is clear, balanced and lively, with liquid highs; quick, tight and deep bass, and a killer midrange that brings female vocalists right into the room. If you're in the market foa a new setup, check them out. It may be the last time you ever have to look! Strengths: Beautiful fit n' finish. Womderful sounding preamp. Weaknesses: None.
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