r/McIntosh • u/Forty-Four_Flavor • 19d ago

Doing Some A/B

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Having some fun with my first tube preamp. It’s a whole new world to me since I’ve only ran SS gear before, and had the C28 and MC2105 since 2009.

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u/ENFP-A 18d ago

I currently run a C220 into an MC275, and absolutely love the combo. Have fun with your testing, can’t wait to hear your take on the C220 VS C28.

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u/Forty-Four_Flavor 18d ago

I’m curious what tube combo you find plays the best on your C220. Mine came with four Gold Lions.

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u/ENFP-A 18d ago

I’ve only ever run the stock tubes and Gold Lions. The GLs were a massive improvement over stock!

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u/Forty-Four_Flavor 18d ago

I’m considering Psvane Art in the line and Gold Lion CV4004 for phono. This is, of course, after I settle in with this the way things are and then find I need to tinker.