McIntosh C200 manual Introduction and Performance Features

Introduction and Performance Features

Introduction

The McIntosh C200 Preamplifier/Controller is without question the finest audio preamplifier ever created. No de- sign compromises were allowed in the quest for a pream- plifier 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.

Performance Features

·Dual Chassis

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 out- puts and one balanced tape output are provided. Eight un- balanced inputs, three unbalanced outputs as well as listen and record processor loops are included.

·Precision Tracking Volume Control

Volume levels are controlled by a new Multi-Stage Preci- sion Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a track- ing accuracy of 0.1dB. Levels change in 213 individual 0.5dB steps.

·Variable Rate Volume and Balance Control Selection The Volume and Balance Control Circuitry allows for user selected rate-of-change from loud to quiet and from left to right level adjustments.

·Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display

The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Listen and Record Source Selection, Volume and Balance Levels. Setup Mode Selections and Adjustments are also displayed. The display intensity is fully adjustable.

·Precision Volume Display

The front panel digital Volume Display indicates the preamplifier gain in dB or percentage of available volume.

·Input Level Trim Adjustment

All eleven Inputs on the C200 can be matched in level, so that there are no abrupt changes in volume levels between the different inputs.

·Precision Parts

Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors and polypropylene capacitors are used throughout.

·Ultra Low Distortion

Distortion levels of all types are less than 0.002%. Music is amplified with total transparency and accuracy.

·Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Input There is a special, separately shielded precision Phono Preamplifier for low output Moving Coil Phono Cartridges, that utilizes two step-up transformers which contain coils wound with silver wire and double mu metal shielding. There is also a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet Cartridges.

·Multichannel Passthru Mode

The Automatic Passthru Mode allows the C200 to become part of a Multichannel Sound System for DVD-Audio and Home Theater. The Left and Right Channels of the C200 become the two front channels, simply by turning on the Multichannel Processor.

·Full featured Remote Control

The C200 includes a Remote Control that allows remote operation of the front panel controls and push-buttons.

·Optional External Sensor Input

There are provisions for connecting external sensors, which allow for enjoying your McIntosh System from other room(s) in your home via the remote control.

·Power Control Output

A Power Control connection for convenient turn-on of McIntosh power amplifiers and accessories is included.

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