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Gary
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: February 21, 2003
Bottom Line: 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.
Used product for: Less than 1 month
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2000
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Used
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James
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: July 27, 2002
Bottom Line: 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.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2000
Price Paid:
$1350.00
Purchased At: Pyramid (AK)
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Chad
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: May 18, 2002
Bottom Line: 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.
Used product for: Less than 1 month
Duration Product Used: AudioPhile
Product model year: 1999
Price Paid:
$80000.00
Purchased At: internet
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Michael
a Casual ListenerDate Reviewed: February 1, 2002
Bottom Line: 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)
Used product for: 3 Months to 1 year
Duration Product Used: Casual Listener
Product model year: 1998
Price Paid:
$800.00
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bjm
a AudiophileDate Reviewed: April 1, 2001
Bottom Line: 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!
Used product for: 3 months to 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audiophile
Product model year: 2000
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