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Price Paid:
$3500.00
from Dealer Summary:
I never review a product unless I have used it for a comsiderable length of time.
That is why I have waited about three years before evaluating this product.
I purchased this preamp about three years ago from a friend that also deals in Mac gear, hence the great price. I was replaceing an SS pre amp by BAT. It was a great pre amp, but I wanted to try tubes again. Since my amp is a Mac MC-300, I decided to audition Mac as well as ARC, BAT, CJ, and several others. I wanted a smooth, liquid sound that also displayed enough detail and Bass "slam." I auditioned all the units at home. My decision was down to the Mac and the ARC. I choose the Mac for one main reason, versitility. This Mac does it all, and does it all WELL! Smooth, liquid, lush yet detailed. It lets the music just flow! Moreover, it comes with a great built in phono stage. Finally, the piece is built like a tank. And it looks beautiful. I still swap gear in and out of my system all the time, can't help it! However, the Mac has earned it's place as my referance. Highly recommended!
Strengths:
The most important, Musical! Great tube sound with the reliability and detail of a SS pre amp! Looks great too, Weaknesses:
There is one thing that I think Mac should change. The remote, although full function, looks like crap! Plastic more suitable for a Denon! Oh well, they do share corp. parents! Similar Products Used:
ARC, BAT CJ, Levinson and others
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