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Preamplifiers — McIntosh C55

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McIntosh C55
Image source — © McIntosh

The McIntosh C55 preamp takes the best out of the C53 model, while taking the sound quality to a whole new level. The device is equipped with an 8-band analog equalizer to fine tune the music and create a personalized sound.

Specifications

  • Model name

    C55

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    3

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    4

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    3

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    64

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    900 (XLR) + 450 (RCA)

  • Output voltage (V)

    16 (XLR) + 8 (RCA)

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    44 000

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    22 000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    15

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    100 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    100

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    0.005

  • Dimensions (mm)

    444.5 x 194 x 419

  • Weight (kg)

    12.5

  • Official link

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