Controller and Preamplifier
The McIntosh C100 Preamplifier/Controller is without question the finest audio preamplifier ever created. No design compromises were allowed in the quest for a preamplifier with absolute accuracy, total sonic purity and virtual elimination of distortion and audible noise. For those who have been searching for their "Last Preamplifier" your search is over.
Full features Remote Control
Full featured RC is included that will allow complete control of all front panel controls and switches
Power Control Output
A Power Control connection for convenient turn on of McIntosh power amplifiers and accessories is included.
Dual Chassis Design
Dual-Chassis design completely separates all power supply, microprocessor and control circuits from the pure audio circuits for total noise isolation
Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs/Outputs
Three balanced high level inputs, three balanced main outputs and one balanced tape output, are provided. Eight unbalanced inputs, three unbalanced outputs as well as listen and record processor loops are included.
Precision Tracking Volume Control
Volume levels are controlled by a microprocessor controlled logarithmic attenuator with a tracking accuracy of 0,1 dB. Levels change in 213 individual 0,5 dB steps.
Precision Volume Display
The front panel digital Volume display indicates the preamplifier gain in dB or percentage of available volume
Precision Parts
Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors and polypropylene capacitors are used throughout
Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Input
Separate shielded precision RIAA phono preamplifier for low output moving coil phono cartridges, utilizes two double mu metal shielded, silver wire, step-up transformers. Precision RIAA phono preamplifier for moving magnet cartridges.
Ultra Low Distortion
Distortion levels of all types are less than 0,002%. Music is amplified with total transparency and accuracy
Specifications
Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 40,000 Hz +0 -0,5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion : 0,002% (from 10 Hz to 40,000 Hz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio :
Phono : 86 dB
High Level : 100 dB
Max. Voltage Output:
Balanced : 25 V rms
Unbalanced ; 12 V rms
Output Impedance: 50 Ω
Sensitivity
Phono MM : 4,4 mV for 2,5 V rated output (1mV IHF)
Phono MC : 100 µV for 2,5 V rated output
High Level: 450 mV for 2,5 V rated output
Input Impedance
Phono MM : 47 k Ω (65 pF)
Phono MC : 10 Ω
High Level : 22 k Ω (unbalanced), 44 k Ω (balanced)
Max. Input Signal:
Phono MM : 50 mV
High Level : 5 V (unbalanced), 5 V (balanced)
Power Requirements: 100, 110, 120, 220, 230, 240 V, 50/60 Hz at 30 watts
Dimensions (W x H x D): 445 x 137 x 445 mm (17-1/2" x 5-3/8" x 17-1/2")
Weight: 31,8 kg (70 lbs)shipping