Hi Paolo4223,
Because it costs nothing to consider alternatives, you may wish to ponder the C2700 which has a better phono section and more flexibility compared to a C8 or a C22. The phono section has a notably better S/N which can be significant to some listeners with some setups. A decent on-board modular DAC (DA2) comes with the price of admission. You can't go wrong with any of the three, but there is that third tempting option which is the true Swiss Army Knife of preamps.
Happy listening regardless of choice!
Bob
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Sources: Clearaudio Jubilee MC/Clearaudio Innovation Wood TT w/Universal Arm 9” and Professional Power 24V; McIntosh MCT500 CD/SACD transport; OPPO 205; NAD C446 Internet Tuner; Nakamichi 670ZX cassette deck. Electronics: McIntosh C2700 preamp w/DA2 and MC462 power amp. Speakers: Wilson Yvettes with Acoustic Diodes Headphones: McIntosh MHP 1000 Interconnects: Transparent SBL2 XLR GEN 6 balanced and SSC8 GEN 6 speaker cables; MCT - MCT500 -> C2700.Power cords: Transparent (on preamp, power amp and transport). Surge protected. Record and CD maintenance : Clearaudio Double Matrix Professional Sonic RCM; L’Art du Son CD treatment.
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