Thread: New C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Mk V
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Old 04-01-2022, 10:08 PM
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I currently have a mp1100 going into a MA5200.

Small modest apartment. Only play vinyl. Harbeth 30.1 speakers.

I am interested in going with tube amp.

Would the C22 and a mc275 be an improvement to current set-up?

How good is the phono stage in the C22 compared to MP1100?

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The MA5200 is a nice sounding integrated, but I agree with PeterMusic, the C22/MC275 combo will be an improvement. Just an FYI, the C22 IV phono stage signal to noise is quite a bit better than the C22 V phono stage. The C22 V phono stage signal to noise is 75db for both MM and MC and the C22 IV phono stage signal to noise is 80db for both MM and MC. If you’re into vinyl, you might consider finding a used C22 IV.
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