McIntosh C500 Preamplifier with Outstanding Audio Performance

The McIntosh C500 Stereo Preamplifier is a no-holds-barred, fully-balanced, dual-mono design with separate power supplies. Available with solid-state or tube preamplifier modules, the C500 preamplifier marries outstanding audio performance with flexible user-programmability in a stunning two-chassis solution.

At its heart are dual R-Core transformers that anchor a massive power supply, providing the audio circuits with clean, rock-solid power enough to handle even the most demanding musical passages with ease. Three balanced inputs, four single-ended inputs and two processor loops guarantee the flexibility necessary for operation with the finest source components. Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono preamplifiers are supported in both the solid-state and tube preamplifier modules.

Silent features of this model -

Balanced
Yes, Dual Mono,2 Chassis

Balanced Input
3

Balanced Outputs
1 Main, 2 Switched+Rec

Balanced Record
Balanced Record

Blue Display for Vol & Input Select
12 Character Alpha Numberic

Chassis Cover Panels
Aluminum

Circuit Design
Tube-T,Semi.-P

Dimensions H x W x D
6” (15.24cm) x 17 1/2” (44.45cm) x 24” (61cm)

Equalizer
External

Extra Wide Dynamic Range
12VRMS out; 25VRMS Bal

Front Panel Styling
New

Few other models are available under preamplifier category -

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McIntosh C50
McIntosh C2300
McIntosh C48
McIntosh C220

McIntosh C2300 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

McIntosh C2300 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier combines a suite of potent engineering enhancements with smart, user-programmable features to deliver a truly extraordinary audio preamplifier. Each input may have the bass, treble, and mono/stereo mode adjusted and stored in memory. When individual inputs are selected, these settings will engage as preset by the listener. All adjustments may be made either from the frontpanel or remote control system.

 In McIntosh C2300 Two 12AX7a Vacuum Tubes are used for each of three sections: the Moving Magnet phono section, the Moving Coil section, and the high-level preamp section. Its phono sections are fully adjustable “on the fly,” so the listener may change impedance or loading settings as the record plays. A high performance headphone amplifier with a 1/4″ headphone jack is included in preamplifier.