McIntosh C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Review

A long time fan of McIntosh, Adrian reviews the versatile, curious McIntosh C2800 and explores why it has 4 vacuum tubes on offer as opposed to the expected 6 or 8. This video's sponsor: https://playbackdistribution.com/pages/about-esprit The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com 00:00 McIntosh C2800 02:29 Specs & Design 05:45 Sound Quality 08:43 Why 4 Tubes? 11:42 Summary Adrian's Reference Equipment: -Macintosh Mc 462 Quad Balanced Power Amp -Macintosh 2600 Pre-Amp -PS Audio Power Plant 15 -VPI Avenger Turntable dual 12inch Fat boy arms -Ortofon MC Cadenza Mono cartridge -Ortofon MC Cadenza black cartridge -Ps Audio Stellar Phono Pre -Amp -Audio Quest William Tell Speaker Wire -Audio Quest Blizzard Power Cords -HiFi 130 Transport Streamer -B Audio Dac B.Dac one EX -Audio Physic Classic 15 Loud Speakers What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles. #hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound