I used to have an all Mac system, C1000 and Mc 2102. I mixed and matched an ARC preamp (Ref 5 ) with a Mac Mc2102 and liked it slightly better than the former combination. I found that the combo was airier and more holographic as @mcpaf76 did. I also found it to be slightly more transparent. I was pretty darn happy with the sound of the combo-- but out of curiosity added an ARC amp and was surprised at how much the overall presentation changed. It was not as "warm" as the full Mac or ARC/Mac system, but was not too airy or wispy. In fact, it was much more transparent, bloomy, colorful , holographic and I believe, natural. The warmth of Mac now sounded like a warm blanket or scrim over the music instead of a "musical" warmth. Like mcpaf76, I am now all ARC. Of course that's just my opinion based on my system. You may reach a different conclusion. But I do not think you would be disappointed with the 6E/ Mac combo.
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