Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
The McIntosh C220 Tube Preamplifier is one of the finest Tube Preamplifiers ever created. The versatile Preamplifier provides connections for various input sources and outputs to drive multiple Power Amplifiers. The C220 reproduc- tion is sonically transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.”
Performance Features
•Electromagentic Input Switching with Level Trim Adjustment and Title Reassignment
Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switching. All eight Inputs on the C220 can be matched in level, so that there are no abrupt changes in volume levels between the different Inputs. There is also a Record Monitor function for checking the progress of a recording. Any of the eight Inputs can have their Input Title reassigned to match the sources in the system.
•Balanced Inputs
The Balanced Inputs allow the connection of a source component using long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.
• Precision Tracking Volume Control
Volume levels are controlled by a new
•Variable Rate Volume and Balance Control Selection The C220 Tube Preamplifier’s Volume and Balance Con- trol Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control rotation.
•Tone Control with Assignable Bypass
The Bass and Treble Control Circuit Elements can be re- moved from the Signal Path of any selected input.
• Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display
The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Source Selection, Volume and Balance Levels. Setup Mode Selections and Adjustments are also displayed. The display intensity is adjustable.
• Precision Parts
Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors are used throughout.
• Low Distortion
Distortion levels of all types are less than 0.08%. Music is amplified with total transparency and accuracy.
• Moving Magnet Phono Input
There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Mag- net Cartridges.
• Phono Tube Saver
When the Phono Input is selected to be Off in the Setup Mode, the power going to the Tubes performing the Phono Amplification is removed, thus extending the life of those two tubes.
• Output Switching
Front panel Output
• Remote Control
The Remote Control provides control of the C220 operat- ing functions and any McIntosh Source Components con- nected to it.
• External Sensor Input
There are provisions for connecting External Sensors, which allows for enjoyment of your McIntosh System from other rooms in your home via the Remote Control.
•Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment A Power Control connection for convenient
•Special Power Supply
Fully regulated Power Supplies and a special
•Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty of the C220 will be retained for many years.
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