New McIntosh C47 Preamp

[Mike]

Enjoy your music the way you want with the versatile C47 stereo preamplifier. With a total of 12 inputs, you can connect most if not all of your music sources. It even plays many of the latest high resolution digital formats – including DSD files.

For analog audio, it includes 2 balanced and 3 unbalanced fully assignable inputs plus 1 Moving Coil and 1 Moving Magnet phono input for connecting a turntable. The digital inputs are comprised of 2 optical, 1 coaxial and 1 USB input. The optical and coax inputs will decode digital music at up to 24-bit/192kHz for high resolution audio playback. The C47 can also decode and play back high fidelity DSD files via the USB input, which accepts signals up to 32-bit/384kHz and supports DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 along with DXD 352.8kHz and DXD 384kHz. To enjoy the high definition audio found on SACDs, you can connect the C47 to the MCT450 SACD/CD Transport via the MCT input to create a secure and custom DSD connection.

All inputs are available all of the time on the C47 – even if certain inputs are assigned to certain devices, giving you the freedom to configure your system your way. The outputs have also been redesigned for easier use when bi-amping so that your highs or lows are not accidentally turned off. Bass and treble tone controls allow for some fine tuning of your audio sources. Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD[emoji768]) brings added dimension to your headphone listening, while Home Theater Pass Through permits seamless integration into your multi-channel home theater​ system.

The C47 incorporates classic McIntosh design cues, including a black glass front panel, knobs, an illuminated logo and brushed aluminum end caps. It can easily be paired with a variety of amplifiers​, speakers, room correction devices, CD players, turntables, tuners and other source components to make a complete home audio system. Contact your local dealer​ to learn more.

 

[joeinid]

McIntosh is on a roll! Go, go, go.

 

[Randy Myers]

this may be the one for me!

 

[joeinid]

this may be the one for me!

 

[joeinid]

Randy,

I would give this preamp, especially if it's remotely close to the C52, a giant thumbs up. I'd love this for myself. Do not hesitate if it's on your radar.

 

[Randy Myers]

It appears to be the same, in anything that matters, to the C52. A few less inputs, no meters, no equalizer... None of which matters to me.

 

[Steve]

Nice! :thumbsup:

 

[Pdough]

I am under the same impression as Randy and am also thinking about getting the C47. It seems the C47 has the same single chassis two layer construction and DAC as the C52 minus the things mentioned by Randy. If McIntosh says, "The C52 is the most advanced, single chassis solid state preamplifier we’ve ever made," then the C47 should be right there too. Does this sound about right?

Also, does this mean a successor to the C2500 will be coming soon with the new DAC?

Patrick


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[jdandy]

Also, does this mean a successor to the C2500 will be coming soon with the new DAC?

Patrick.......It would not surprise me to see a C2500 successor in the McIntosh pipeline with DSD capabilities.

This is exactly why I am not a fan of DAC's in preamplifiers. It creates planned obsolescence for what is otherwise a perfectly useful and long life preamplifier. Those with C2500 preamps will feel shortchanged with such a short duration between its introduction and the likely predecessor with the latest and greatest DAC. I prefer my DAC's to be external to the preamplifier so that upgrading the rapidly advancing and ever fluid digital technology doesn't reduce the value of a premium preamplifier with a dated DAC. DAC's in preamps are the latest rage and lots of folks are onboard, just not me.

 

[Jack]

I agree Don. If I was in the market for a Mc preamp I would buy the updated C22 and the DAC that fit my needs.

 

[Randy Myers]

I agree Don. If I was in the market for a Mc preamp I would buy the updated C22 and the DAC that fit my needs.

I would not mind looking at a basic pre-amp without the DAC. The problem is though, the only one they make is a tube pre-amp. If you prefer solid state then the only choice you have is with a DAC.

 

[Jack]

Randy

The JOB sounds really good with a tube preamp, the only problem is finding one with a low enough gain. Another possible solution to the gain problem in relation to the JOB are the attenuators from Rockwell Audio in the UK. They have gotten positive reviews from the press and users on other forums. Rothwell specializes in phono preamps and SUTs so they are used to dealing with gain issues.

http://www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/attenuators.html

These may also help you get more usable steps from the volume control with your current situation.