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Originally Posted by Bob Bubeck
The C12000 is the better piece, however switching from a C2700 to a C12000 entails the loss of tone controls, which are nearly indispensable if one is going to listen to a wide range of recordings. The tone control circuit in the C2700 is a really good one in terms of transparency and a lack unintended colorations. Suggest that you think carefully about how your system will be used overall.
Either way, happy listening!
Bob
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Sources: Clearaudio Jubilee MC/Clearaudio Innovation Wood TT w/Universal Arm 9” and Professional Power 24V; MCT500 CD/SACD transport; OPPO 205; NAD C446 Internet Tuner; Nakamichi 670ZX cassette deck. Electronics: MacIntosh 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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That’s a very good point if you utilize the tone controls. I have the C2300 and always have them set to flat. Your mileage may vary.