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Preamplifiers — McIntosh C8

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McIntosh C8
Image source — © McIntosh

It has a built-in universal phono corrector for pickup heads with a movable magnet and a movable coil, a headphone amplifier, and also provides the ability to install an optional DA2 digital module. The circuit is traditionally based on four 12AX7 triple triodes hidden in branded protective cages.

Specifications

  • Model name

    C8

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    2

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    80

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    900 (XLR) + 450 (RCA)

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • 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)

    16

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

    8

  • 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)

    95

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

    0.08

  • Dimensions (mm)

    312 x 194 x 413

  • Weight (kg)

    8.2

  • Official link

    https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/preamplifiers/C8

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