The C8 Vacuum Tube preamplifier features an open chassis industrial design, similar to the popular MC275 amplifier. It is powered by four 12AX7a tubes mounted in stylish protective cages.
It includes 1 balanced and 2 unbalanced analog inputs, as well as 1 Moving Coil and 1 Moving Magnet analog inputs with adjustable loading. It has 1 balanced and 2 unbalanced outputs.
It does not have digital inputs, but it is ready for digital audio as the DA2 Digital Module can be installed as an optional upgrade. The DA2 features 7 digital inputs: 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT (for use with SACD/CD transports), and 1 HDMI ARC output for audio only.
The bass and treble controls help you tailor the music to your personal preferences. It features the High Drive headphone amplifier with enough power and flexibility to drive a wide range of headphones.
The power control can automatically turn other connected McIntosh components on and off. The data ports can send remote control commands to connected source components.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz, +0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08% Maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz
- Inputs: 2 unbalanced, 1 balanced, 1 Moving Coil (adjustable), 1 Moving Magnet (adjustable)
- Outputs: 2 unbalanced, 1 balanced
- Maximum Output Voltage: Balanced: 16 Vrms, Unbalanced: 8 Vrms
- Tone Controls: Bass and Treble (adjustable)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 12-9/32” (31.2cm) x 7-5/8” (19.4cm) x 16-1/4” (41.3cm)
- Weight: 18 lbs (8.2 kg) net, 25 lbs (11.3 kg) in shipping carton
Technical Specifications
- Type
- Preamplifier
- Technology
- Tube
- Channels
- Stereo
Connectivity
- Phono
- Yes
- Optical
- Yes
- Coaxial
- Yes
- USB
- Yes
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog
- Yes
- Headphones
- Yes
- Subwoofer
- No
- Wifi
- No
- Bluetooth
- No
Features & Functions
- Radio
- No
Dimensions
- Width
- 31.2 cm
- Length
- 41.3 cm
- Height
- 19.4 cm
Important information
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