Preamplifiers — McIntosh C55
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McIntosh C55
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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
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