McIntosh C8 2-Channel Preamplifier
£5,690.00
The C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier has an open chassis industrial design similar to our popular MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, and MA252 and MA352 Integrated Amplifiers. When combined with an amplifier (like the matching MC830 Amplifier), source components such as a turntable, CD player (see the matching MCD85 SACD/CD Player) or streaming music player, and a pair of speakers, it can help deliver a lifelike audio experience in your home.
Description
The McIntosh MT-10 marries classic McIntosh glass front panel cosmetics with serious
mechanics to create a unique, ready-to-play LP solution. With tracking force, anti-skate
and cartridge position preset at the factory the McIntosh MT-10 delivers high performance
LP playback with minimal set up.
The turntable base is comprised of a damped sandwich of stainless steel and acrylic plate;
a unique combination of dissimilar materials that provides a resonance-free foundation
for the tonearm. A massive, 12 pound, 2 ½” thick acrylic platter spins on a cushion of air,
elevated by a custom magnetic bearing.
A regulated power supply drives a super-quiet, brushless, Swiss DC motor. Unmatched
accuracy is derived from a new electronic speed control that references 1,595 strobe
markings per revolution of the platter. Speed adjustments of 331/3, 45, or 78 RPM are
made from the front panel and are registered on a blue, backlit McIntosh meter.
A custom tonearm features a rigid, dural-aluminium arm-tube gimbaled in two sapphire
(horizontal) and two ceramic (vertical) bearings for the least possible friction. A .5mV
moving coil cartridge is included, and features an ebony body with an elliptical stylus.
■ The C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier has an open chassis industrial design
similar to our popular MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, MC830 Solid State
Amplifier, and MA252 and MA352 Integrated Amplifiers.
■ Powered by four 12AX7a vacuum tubes housed inside stylish
protective cages.
■ Comes with 1 balanced and 2 unbalanced analog inputs, plus 1 Moving
Coil and 1 Moving Magnet phono inputs with adjustable loading. 1
balanced and 2 unbalanced outputs.
■ Does not come equipped with any digital inputs, but it is digital-audioready
as our DA2 Digital Audio Module can be installed in it as an optional
dealer installed upgrade.
■ The DA2 has 7 digital inputs: 2 coax, 2 optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT (for use
with our line of SACD/CD Transports), and 1 audio-only HDMI Audio
Return Channel (ARC)1 connection. Supports up to DSD512.
■ Bass and treble tone controls help fine tune your music to your
personal preferences.
■ Comes with our High Drive headphone amplifier that has plenty of power
and flexibility to drive a wide range of headphones.
■ Power Control can automatically turn other connected McIntosh
components on and off. Data Ports can send remote control commands
to connected source components.
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