
Ron Brenay
Reviewer
Associated Equipment
My time with the C52 has solidified one undeniable truth and that is the fact that American hifi wouldn’t be the same without McIntosh.
Bottom line: Does the C52 bring its own coloration or sound to the party? Does McIntosh have its “own” sound and if so, did I hear that signature sound with all 3 amps? Ya know what, maybe it’s placebo but I believe I do hear something special here… Big, bold, rich and powerful all come to mind and I’ll tell you folks, when using other preamps with the same amplifiers we just walked through, I don’t get this tone which lands me on this conclusion. If there is a sound that should be noted in the history books of what American hifi is supposed to sound like… this should be first in line.
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