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Featuring a cool, 1960s retro design, the C22 has been updated to modern standards to deliver a performance on par with any other McIntosh preamp. Electromagnetic input switching provides reliable, noiseless and distortion free operation. Low distortion levels of all types are less than 0.08%, allowing music to be presented with total transparency and accuracy.
A total of 10 inputs include 2 balanced and 6 unbalanced along with Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono input sections with selectable resistance and capacitive loading so every phono cartridge and turntable can be perfectly matched to produce the best sound. Outputs are comprised of 1 set of balanced and 3 sets of unbalanced connections. Bass and Treble tone controls with bypass feature allow you to listen to your favorite songs at your preferred tonal balance. Power control outputs will turn a complete McIntosh system on or off using the front panel or remote control.
While featuring a retro look, timeless McIntosh design cues such as a partial black glass front panel, knobs and brushed aluminum end caps allows the C22 to seamlessly blend in with other McIntosh components to create one cohesive system.
FEATURED PRODUCTS IN THIS CATEGORY
ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
ULTRA LOW DISTORTION
0.08%
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
+0, -1dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz
MAXIMUM VOLTS OUT (BALANCED / UNBALANCED)
16/8 V RMS
INPUT IMPEDANCE (BALANCED / UNBALANCED)
20K ohm, 20K ohm
PHONO VOLTAGE GAIN
60dB
HIGH LEVEL VOLTAGE GAIN
15dB
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
98dB
DUAL MONO POWER SUPPLY
No
DUAL MONO, FULLY BALANCED
No
CONNECTIVITY
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
Yes 1/4"
INPUTS UNBALANCED
6 Stereo + 2 Phono
INPUTS BALANCED
2 Stereo
VARIABLE OUTPUTS UNBALANCED
3 Stereo
VARIABLE OUTPUTS BALANCED
1 Stereo
DIGITAL USB INPUT
0
DIGITAL COAXIAL INPUT
0
DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT
0
DIGITAL DIN INPUT
0
PHONO MOVING MAGNET
Yes, adjustable loading
PHONO MOVING COIL
Yes, adjustable loading
RECORD PROCESSOR LOOP
Yes
INPUT LEVEL MATCH
No
HOME THEATER PASS THROUGH
No
CONTROL
TONE CONTROLS
Bass and Treble
TONE BYPASS AND INPUT ASSIGN
Bypass: Yes
Input Assign: No
RS232 CONTROL INPUT
No
POWER CONTROL OUTPUT
2 Main, 2 Switched
REAR PANEL DATA PORTS
Yes, 8
REAR PANEL IR SENSOR INPUT
No
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
MULTI-CHASSIS OR SINGLE
Single
OUTPUT METERS
No
TUBE OR SOLID STATE
Tube, 6 ea. 12AX7a
ON, POWER CONSUMPTION
75 watts
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)
17.5" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.24cm) x 18" (45.72cm)
WEIGHT
27 lbs (12.25kg)
SHIPPING WEIGHT
43.4 lbs (19.68kg)
