McIntosh C49 Pre-Amplifier - Ex-Demonstration
McIntosh C49 Pre-Amplifier - Ex-Demonstration
McIntosh C49 Pre-Amplifier - Ex-Demonstration

McIntosh C49 Pre-Amplifier - Ex-Demonstration

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McIntosh C49 Pre-amplifier


Available at our Glasgow Audio store exclusively.

Be prepared for future digital music technologies with the C49 Preamplifier. The C49 features our DA1 Digital Audio Module, which can be replaced by new modules as new digital audio technologies are developed. This will allow you to keep your C49 up to date with digital music formats and viable well into the future.

The C49 comes with a multitude of inputs. For analog, it has 2 balanced and 3 unbalanced, along with 2 phono inputs (comprised of 1 Moving Coil and 1 Moving Magnet) for connecting turntables. On the digital side, it has 6 inputs housed in the DA1 module. The inputs are: 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB and 1 proprietary MCT (for use with our MCT series of SACD/CD Transports). The DA1 is powered by an 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) that is used in Quad Balanced mode; it supports up to DSD256 and DXD 384kHz for playback of high resolution audio. In total, the C49 has 13 inputs, and each can be given user-friendly names to simplify system setup and control.


For connecting to your amplifier and the rest of your home audio system, the C49 has 2 balanced variable outputs, 2 unbalanced variable outputs, and 1 unbalanced fixed output. The outputs are designed for easy use when bi-amping your speakers so that neither your highs or lows are inadvertently turned off. Your audio sources can be fine tuned via the bass and treble tone controls. The C49 can be seamlessly integrated into your home theater system via Home Theater Pass Through. Power Control ports allow for the easy turn on/turn off of other connected McIntosh components, while the Data Ports can send remote control commands to connected source components. Our High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) is also included.

The C49 comes complete with classic McIntosh design staples such as a black glass front panel, knobs, an illuminated logo and aluminum end caps. Pair it with a variety of amplifiers, turntables, CD players, tuners, speakers, power controllers and room correction devices to make a complete home audio system.

Technical Specifications:

Physical characteristics
Weight 10.4 kg
Dimensions (HxWxD) 152 x 444.5 x 457.2 mm
Shipping Weight 17 kg

 

Technical specifications
THD 0.005%
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz (+0, -0.5dB) | 15Hz to 100kHz (+0, -3dB)
S/N Ratio High Level: 100dB | Phono MC: 80dB | Phono MM: 82dB
Input sensitivity High Level: 900mV / 450mV (Balanced / Unbalanced) | Phono MC: 0.45mV | Phono MM: 4.5mV
Input impedance 44K ohm, 22K ohm (Balanced / Unbalanced)
Gain High Level: 15dB | Phono MC: 60dB | Phono MM: 40dB
Output voltage Max 16V RMS / 8V RMS (Balanced / Unbalanced)

 

Inputs/Outputs
Analog inputs XLR x 2 | RCA x 3 Phono MC x 1 | Phono MM x 1
Digital inputs Coaxial x 1 | Optical x 2 | MCT x 1 | USB x 1
Analog outputs Balanced Variable x 2 | Unbalanced Fixed x 1 | Unbalanced Variable x 2 | Headphone x 1
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