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In Reply to: RE: Let me rephrase that posted by airtime on October 27, 2016 at 16:21:26
I was considering either a Conrad Johnson Classic 60 (either SE or non SE????) to match up with my Conrad Johnson Classic 2SE preamp that I already have and do like.Or going with the new MC275.
I also need to make this very clear. I always wanted a "Good Looking" stereo system. All my life I've had pieces and parts stereos. I finally have the ability to have both a NICE looking and GOOD sounding stereo.
This is very important. I already have a VTA ST-70 that IMHO is just great. I can't see going up the food chain much if any here. Sorry I know that sounds like an ignorant thing to say but that's what I'm feeling. In short I would be buying another "new" amp sound that for all intent and purpose, I already have. It's all coming down to looks or just trying to blow some cash.
If that's the case then I did consider just going in the direction of getting another preamp and not amp. Not that I don't like the CJ because I do.
I have the CJ/VTA for a more modern cleaner sound and the Sherwood for that wonderful warm sound. So what am I missing here??
I had to compromise when I got my CJ Classic 2Se. the model without remote control. So maybe I'll get the remote control model or McIntosh C22 reissue and a Rythmic subwoofer that I need and start to finish up my existing setup.
Edits: 10/28/16Follow Ups:
Charlie
You will be much happier going with a vintage Mac because even tho the Mc275mk6 is a phenomenal amp,it isn't point to point wiring like a vintage Mc275 or Mc60s.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken
Why not save big $ as the OPT's are what can be upgraded on your ST-70 for much less $ and give you a high end amp. The circuit and PS is great especially if you add more capacitance in the right place to the PS.
Hashimoto comes to mind and their 60W OPT's over the 40W ones would allow more power from bigger tubes if desired. Lundahl is maybe in between for their regular models if you don't want to spend as much. K & K Audio (the US distributor)likes the affordable LL1682 as a ST-70 upgrade.
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