McIntosh C22 Owner's manual

Brand: McIntosh

Model: C22

Category: Loudspeakers

Type: Owner's manual

McIntosh C22: Experience the rich, warm sound of vinyl with this state-of-the-art tube preamplifier. Enjoy accurate music reproduction with low distortion levels and a wide frequency response. Connect your turntable, CD player, and other audio sources with ease using the versatile inputs. Fine-tune your sound with adjustable bass and treble controls, ensuring an immersive listening experience.

C22

tube preamplifier

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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.

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Electromagnetic input switching provides

reliable, noiseless and distortion free

operation. Low distortion levels of all types

are less than 0.08%. Music is presented with

total transparency and accuracy.

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Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono

input sections with selectable resistance and

capacitive loading so every phono cartridge

can be perfectly matched for best sound.

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Bass and Treble tone controls with bypass

feature allow listening to your favorite songs

at your preferred tonal balance.

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Power Control outputs to turn on/off a

complete McIntosh system using the front

panel or remote control.

Retro Styling, Modern Performance

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Frequency Response:

+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz

+0, -1dB from 10Hz to 100kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion:

0.08% from 20Hz to 20kHz

Inputs:

Six high level unbalanced

Two high level balanced

Two Phono: one Moving Coil,

one Moving Magnet

Maximum Output Voltage:

8V RMS Unbalanced

16V RMS Balanced

Overall Dimensions (W x H x D):

17-1/2” (44.45cm) x 6” (15.24cm)

x 18” (45.72cm)

Weight:

27 lbs (12.25kg) net,

43.4 lbs (19.68kg) in shipping carton

Companion Products

The McIntosh MC75 Tube Amplier, D150 Digital Preamplier, MCT450 SACD/CD Transport, MT5 Turntable,

MHP1000 Headphones and XR100 Loudspeakers are logical companions for the C22 Tube Preamplier. Your

authorized dealer can provide additional information.

To learn more, please call us at 1.800.538.6576.

For the Consumer’s Protection:

In order to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, “new” McIntosh products may only be purchased over-the-counter or delivered and installed by an

Authorized McIntosh Dealer. McIntosh products that are purchased over the Internet, by phone or mail order are presumed to be “used” and do not qualify for

any McIntosh Warranty. McIntosh does not warrant, in any way, products that are purchased from anyone who is not an Authorized Dealer or products that

have had their serial number altered or defaced.

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C22

tube preamplifier

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