McIntosh C2700 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
The C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier has a similar open chassis industrial design to the popular MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, and MA252 and MA352 Integrated Amplifiers. It can be combined with an amplifier (such as the matching MC830 Amplifier), source components such as a turntable, CD player (such as the matching MCD85 SACD/CD Player) or streaming music player, and a pair of speakers to deliver a lifelike audio experience in your home.
Category Pre-Amplifier
Country USA
Manufacturer McIntosh
The C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier has a similar open chassis industrial design to the popular MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, and MA252 and MA352 Integrated Amplifiers. It can be combined with an amplifier (such as the matching MC830 Amplifier), source components such as a turntable, CD player (such as the matching MCD85 SACD/CD Player) or streaming music player, and a pair of speakers to deliver a lifelike audio experience in your home.
Category Pre-Amplifier
Country USA
Manufacturer McIntosh
The C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier has a similar open chassis industrial design to the popular MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, and MA252 and MA352 Integrated Amplifiers. It can be combined with an amplifier (such as the matching MC830 Amplifier), source components such as a turntable, CD player (such as the matching MCD85 SACD/CD Player) or streaming music player, and a pair of speakers to deliver a lifelike audio experience in your home.
Category Pre-Amplifier
Country USA
Manufacturer McIntosh
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Returns Policy
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Number of Channels
2
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.08%
Frequency Response
+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
+0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100kHz
Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced)
16V RMS / 8V RMS
Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)
900mV / 450mV
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)
0.45mV
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)
4.5mV
Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)
100dB
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)
80dB
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)
82dB
Voltage Gain (High Level)
15dB
Voltage Gain (Moving Coil)
60dB
Voltage Gain (Moving Magnet)
40dB
Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)
44K ohm, 22K ohm
CONNECTIVITY
Balanced Input
3
Unbalanced Input
4
Phono Input Moving Coil
1 (adjustable)
Phono Input Moving Magnet
1 (adjustable)
Upgradeable Digital Audio Module
Yes: DA2
Digital Coaxial Input
2
Digital Optical Input
2
Digital MCT Input
1
Digital USB Input
1
HDMI (ARC) Input
1
Digital AES/EBU Input
0
Balanced Fixed Output
0
Balanced Variable Output
3
Unbalanced Fixed Output
1
Unbalanced Variable Output
3
Headphone Output
1/4″ High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
Input Level Match
Yes, +/- 6dB
Home Theater PassThru
Yes
Unbalanced Analog Connector Type
Premium gold-plated solid brass
Service Port
1
CONTROL
Tone Controls
Bass and Treble
Tone Bypass and Input Assign
Yes
RS232 Control Input
Yes
Power Control Output
1 Main, 4 Trigger
Rear Panel Data Port
6
Rear Panel IR Sensor Input
Yes
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Multi-Chassis or Single
Single, two layer
Output Meters
Yes
Vacuum Tube or Solid State
Vacuum Tube
(5) 12AX7a and (1) 12AT7
Power Consumption (On)
50 Watts
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
17.5″ (44.45cm) x 7.625″ (19.37cm) x 18″ (45.72cm)
Unit Weight
29.5 lbs (13.4kg)
Shipping Weight
45 lbs (20.4kg)
