McIntosh C2200 owner manual Introduction and Performance Features

Introduction and Performance Features

Introduction

The McIntosh C2200 Tube Preamplifier is without question the finest Audio Tube Preamplifier ever created. No design compromises were allowed in the quest for a Tube 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 Tube Preamplifier”, your search is over.

Performance Features

•Balanced Inputs and Outputs

Four balanced high level Inputs and three balanced Outputs are provided.

•Precision Tracking Volume Control

Volume levels are controlled by a new Multi-Stage Precision Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a tracking ac- curacy of 0.1dB. Levels change in 214 individual 0.5dB steps.

•Variable Rate Volume and Balance Control Selection The C2200 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 Selec- tions and Adjustments are also displayed. The display inten- sity is fully adjustable.

•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 C2200 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.

•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 Magnet Cartridges.

•Multichannel Pass Thru Mode

The Input Assignable, Automatic Pass Thru Mode allows the C2200 to become part of a Multichannel Sound System for DVD-Audio, SACD and Home Theater. The Left and Right Channels of the C2200 become the two front chan- nels, simply by turning on the Multichannel Processor.

•Remote Control

The C2200 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 allows for enjoyment of your McIntosh System from other room(s) in your home via the Remote Control.

•Output Switching

Front panel Output Push-buttons control two Switched Out- puts that allow sending signals to two separate Power Am- plifiers.

•Power Control Output and TriggerAssignment

A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On of McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components and Ac- cessories is included. Three of the Power Control Ouputs may be assigned to activate when a given Input is selected.

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