McIntosh owner manual Introduction and C2300 Features

Introduction and C2300 Features

Introduction

The McIntosh C2300 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 C2300 reproduc- tion is sonically transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.”

C2300 Features

•Electromagentic Input Switching with Level Trim Adjustment

Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switching. All eight Inputs on the C2300 can be matched in level, so 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.

•Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Inputs

The C2300 contains two different precision Phono Pre- amplifier Circuits. One for low output Moving Coil Phono Cartridges with selectable resistance loading, the other is for Moving Magnet Cartridges with selectable capacitive loading. Both circuits use the latest designs to provide the lowest possible noise and distortion. The RIAA Correction Equalization Circuitry utilizies close tolerance resistors and capacitors for an extremely flat frequency response.

• 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 Multi-Stage Preci- sion Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a track- ing accuracy of 0.1dB.

•Variable Rate Volume and Balance Control Selection The C2300 Tube Preamplifier’s Volume and Balance Con- trol Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control rotation.

•Assignable Tone Controls with Bypass

The C2300 remembers the Bass and Treble Control Set- tings or the Tone Circuitry Bypass Option for each 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.

• Passthru Mode

The Automatic Passthru Mode allows the C2300 to be- come part of a Multichannel Sound System for DVD-Au- dio, SACD and Home Theater Movies.

• Output Switching

Front panel Output Push-buttons control two Switched Outputs that allow sending signals to two separate Power Amplifiers.

• Remote Control with External Sensor Input

The Remote Control provides control of the C2300 op- erating functions and any McIntosh Source Components connected to it. Enjoy your McIntosh System from other rooms in your home by connecting external sensors.

•Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On of McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components and Accessories is included. Two of the Power Control Ouputs may be assigned to activate when a given Input is selected.

•Special Power Supply

Fully regulated Power Supplies and a special R-Core Power Transformer ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line varies.

• Extruded Side Panels

The sides of the VP1000 are extruded aluminum panels with a bead blast textured surface and a black anodized finish.

•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 C2300 will be retained for many years.

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