McIntosh C55 vs C53 Solid State Preamp First Impressions
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2024
- How is the new McIntosh C55 2-channel solid state preamp better than its predecessor @mcintoshlabs C53? In what ways? And which preamp does Adrian prefer? Leave us a comment on your thoughts, we would love to hear them.
McIntosh C55: Adrian's First Look at McIntosh's Brand New Solid-State Pre-Amp
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Hi Adrian...Can't wait for your review on C2800 vs C2700 preamplifier 😊
Great video, as all of the AEC are.
One more vote for a C55 vs C2800
comparison video!
G'day Adrian, I love your sense of community and I will be making a charitable donation, as I have and regularly do this time specifically to obtain your playlist.🎧👍🙂
Thanks for sharing 👍
It's a long time I heard someone talking about Heifetz. His rendition of the Tchaikovsky violon concerto is the benchmark. Thanks for sharing EBDuet. I really enjoyed them.
First to say Hi Adrian👍 thanks for this
Hi Adrian, thanks for the review of the c55 VS c53. I went from a Marantz 2230B to a c40 and mc2102, and I really enjoyed the added clarity. I then went to an mc352, again loved the bass control.I then went to a c50, and wow better detail, dead quiet background, really a big upgrade. I was never tempted to go to the c53, because of the loss of the processor loop. But now after your review and the ability to use the c55 as an active crossovers, I am intrigued! Thanks again for the review and looking forward to your impressions of the crossovers using main for bass, 1 for mids and highs, and as I understand Chanel 3 can control sub in mono or two subs stereo.
Thanks for the video. Looks like a McIntosh. Beautiful. I’m sure it sounds excellent and would drive my Arendal 1723 tower speakers and connect well with my dual SVS subs. I would buy a Mc preamp and amp if I had the money but I bought a boat. Priorities. 😊
Hi Adrian. Good comparison. Are you planning to do a future comparison of the C55 with the new C2800 for a tube vs solid state preamp face off? Thanks again.
Another great review. It's interesting that McIntosh is providing so many options at the preamp level. I would be interested in how both stack up against the C12000. With the new software capabilities, I imagine they will soon come out with a replacement for the C12000.
I had similar impressions when I replaced the c52 with the c53 a few years ago. At that time, there was no mention on the official Mcintosh websites about any changes in the circuitry, except for the new DAC, which I never used anyway.
Great Video! The separate outputs are a good idea - how would you use them?
I'm looking forward to part 2. Did you have any occasion to use the tone controls in the EQ section?
So was the metric “toe tapping rate” or “TT dynamics” :)? Love your videos. Just ordered a MCT 500 SACD transport (to pair with my C49 preamp and MC152 amp) through my Gramophone AD in Baltimore…your reviews have helped me make informed and happy decisions about these Mac products. Thanks
I was listening to Adrian until I saw the Wilson subwoofers in the back and then...squirrel!!!!
Review that wilson sub in the background.
Thanks - please describe the send/return using a MEN2220
I'm waiting to hear a demo.
Adrian, why are the group review sessions skipped?
Hi Adrian. On the C55 and C2800 they removed the Fixed Output. Now i can‘t connect my multiroom anymore. Do you have an solution how it works on the C55/C2800 now?
so how dose it compare to accuphase?
How do you compare these to the C12000... I'm thinking that I don't have to make a choice... educate me if I'm FOS... thank you...
If I understood correctly, you prefer the 55, how can you say if the 53 is better as it is an unavailable product because from now on the 55 is for relevant sale? ps : the DAC is the same in both devices.
Is that a MB&F M.A.D. 1, Adrian? All the reflections make it kind of hard to make it out. But I think I am on the right track!
Yes. He's worn it for the last 3 video's or so.
Is it me or is there a buzzing sound in this video?
I hear it too but it could be my tinnitus.
Look behind it’s a bee nest!
hello sir, I'm from Calgary🙏🏼
i understand that you run an audio shop but, i noticed your watch, it's a mechanical piece right? 🤔
any chance you could tell me which one is it? thank you for all the eye candy as always.
ps: i have the same handle on Instagram, in case you...
Looks like MB&F MAD 1.
@@dronesixth9916 thanks
He just said the magic hifi salesman magic words: Fuller and richer 😂
Doris Day! I'm beginning to doubt your geezer credentials
I dislike frequencies below 1k. Screw bass and midrange...Long live king trebble 😁😁😁😆
McIntosh is the Porsche of the audio industry. As Jeremy Clarkson said, Porsche designers are the laziest designers on the planet. :) The great thing about owning a Porsche is that while the news ones are better they don't make your current model seem out of date. Same with McIntosh. Someone going to get pissed at Adrian now about owning a car?
Vintage Porsche is true German Machinery. Current Porsche breaks down, Asian replacement parts. Macintosh replacement parts, still USA made????
What you said, right! I own both Mac gear and a Porsche….enjoy taking both out for a drive, frequently!
Porsche is about handling every curve in the road; McIntosh is about smoothing out the road.
Adrian, I hate you! I listened to that version of Que Sera, Sera, now you have to come and hold me, I am scared. Don't send Lewis, I don't like how he cuddles!
Macintosh is a huge sonic disappointment. Clarity but seriously lacking dynamics. Very dull sound.
So, do I need a MEN220 with a C55 or C2800? If I add the MR112 EQ between the C2800 and power amps, will I loose that “tube flavor”?