Thread: New MDA200 DAC
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Old 11-28-2022, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackfield View Post
I think the target audience can be a person who only does digital as source.

I only listen via streaming and yet currently own MA12000.
Only the USB input is currently used among plethora inputs that MA12000 support.

With similar money, one can do MDA200 + MC462 and you get more powerful and separate amp that is more upgradeable and much simpler preamp electronic.

In my case - I would probably choose the above over MA12000 - the only question is whether MDA200 preamp section is good enough.
Your suggestion is an excellent way to begin building a premium Mac system. I think the pre will be of the same quality but you sacrifice flexibility. You could also add a suitable Mac tube amp and a C-22. I think the MDA200 is a great addition to the Mac lineup. I think its quality would support a MCT500 transport. Use the MCT input for SACD's. I really like the C-22. It's gorgeous.

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Charles
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