McIntosh C55: Adrian's First Look at McIntosh's Brand New Solid-State Pre-Amp

[@johnheff7227]

I am picking up my C2800 today. Can’t wait to install and configure the unit. Enjoy!

[@jenkman61]

Picked one up last week. It’s awesome. Love the new phono stage. I traded in a c2600

[@MikesVinylExperience]

@@jenkman61 how is the phono stage and do you like the overall sound? I am considering the C55 or C2800. Thanks

[@jenkman61]

@@MikesVinylExperience love it. It sounds so much better than the c2600 I traded in. I also upgraded my TT to a Technics SL-1210g from a Rega p8 so I could use different cartridges, plus it’s a direct drive. Due to the new phono stage configuration the C2800 uses two less tubes. And the two phono inputs can be assigned mm or mc.

[@MikesVinylExperience]

@@jenkman61 awesome!!! Thank you.

[@davidstein9129]

@@johnheff7227 Congrats

[@Skye_the_toller]

I am waiting for a while now, a direct comparison between C53 to C55, and more specifically the C2700 to the C2800 (sound comparaison)

[@dap777754]

FWIW -I talked directly with McIntosh and they said there is no sound difference between C53 and C 55, just the C 55's added loop processor and the App capability. Both of which are nice, but do not affect the base sound. The Da2 DAC is identical. Knowing this, I went ahead and purchased the C 53 used because $9000 is beyond me.

[@jeffreythurston1822]

I have the C2800 version and it is awesome. The ability to biamp with it is a game changer.

[@anthonysaturno8265]

I love your unboxing videos!

[@adrianlow2114]

lol, thanks!

[@alisalehpour2143]

Can you link Mx123 sub 1 and sub2 into the inputs and do a pass through to the sub output connectors? Just like you can with left and right front speakers? So sub outputs and left and right speakers driven by the preamp for music and then be pass through (left right and sub1 and sub2) for the mx123 for movies?

[@metatron007]

Years and years of practice to get that quick. Very Fast, Very Good and then Very very very Loud 🔈🔉🔊

[@pswitzeny]

This video trigger me but I wanted it anyway; I like you guys that much! 🤣 Glad you're back on your feet, Adrian!

[@adrianlow2114]

lol, thanks

[@robvandendolder3157]

These unboxing videos are always helpful and informative. But……. I gotta ask, what happened to the C54. Thanks Adrian.

[@adrianlow2114]

4 is an unlucky number in some cultures, hence the 55

[@davidstein9129]

Has anybody heard and compared the 2 upgradable DACs that McIntosh makes..the DA1,found in this M49 Preamp, and the newer DA2?

[@kevtn8]

From all reports and my own experience owning C2700 it's a fantastic DAC. Especially combined with the tube topology. You have to really spend at least $5k or more to better it and some may still prefer the Da2.

[@davidstein9129]

@kevtn8 Thanks very much for this info.

[@hitechburg]

Unboxings are fun.

[@bikemike1118]

Yeah, for little children…not for experienced grownups

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

i love nice things, even if i can’t have them for myself

[@luciferray6560]

Please help me out. I want to buy the Best bookshelf speaker under 2000 US dollars. Klipsch 9s , sonus Faber lumina 2, q acoustics 5020, kef r3 meta , warfdale linton 85 ? We don't get arindal 1723 or 1961 in my country. Any other speaker that you would recommend under or a little over 2000 dollars ?

[@walterpen371]

The only negative comment I will mention is that I better hope in a lottery winning soon! The political climate tells me that the revised capital gains tax will soon also include lottery winnings. This might mean for very little amount left to purchase that million dollar system. DANG! Thanks Adrian for sharing more stuff to add to that wish list.

[@adrianlow2114]

my pleasure

[@prothor]

I love it 🇩🇰😍

[@mrronenza]

Thanks for the video. is it have the same DAC as C53 ? Didn't understand. thanks.

[@martinlord7320]

yes, same

[@mrronenza]

@@martinlord7320 Thank you very much.

[@Michael-xz1nk]

Only $9,000 US for one component in a system. No wonder why the hobby skews affluent old guys. It’s a lot of dough for most. You can build a killer system for $9K. The price of some new audio today just amazes me. Nonetheless, I enjoy seeing your video’s so nothing negative, just facts.

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

once you’ve made your fortune, products like this won’t trigger you so hard

[@Michael-xz1nk]

Never happen. I’m retired and never play the lottery and that’s ok. I’m very happy with what I have.

[@summerforever6736]

I ordered 3

[@andygrenn680]

A suggestion unbox Shatki Stone…if possible.

[@1JRW1]

Too bad there's still no streamer built in. Also it would be nice to have a digital loop output similar to Hegel, so you can connect a hi end external DAC, but still being able to switch between all the preamp digital inputs.

[@bikemike1118]

These all-in-one machines you find in much lower price regions. Audiophiles don’t like this sort of gear as it gets more and more compromised.

[@CohibaJoe]

Unless they use a Module base DAC, it would be a Doorstop.

[@gnd144]

High quality unit, and built to last years. Thank-you Adrian.

[@summerforever6736]

Really?? Why because its 9 grand?

[@gnd144]

@@summerforever6736 In case you didn't know McIntosh holds their value extremely well, so their is no arguing that. They also have a warm sound and not bright that many audiophiles still like. I can't afford McIntosh, but they are built very well. Have a nice day.

[@t.j.bennett6454]

Well that crossover option is only good if you’re going to use the DAC2 as the dac. So it’s really not going to transform your system the way a better dac would.

[@kevtn8]

The biamp crossover has nothing to do with the Da2. I believe you're confused. The crossover is all analog if you look at the back outputs.

[@davidnguyen5028]

Adrian, would you please put mike higher so we can hear you? You know us old guys don’t have good hearing anymore. 😂

[@bikemike1118]

😂🤣

[@summerforever6736]

Looks dated already!!

[@veroman007]

That’s what McIntosh buyers want it to look like