McIntosh C-1000 Brochure
C1000
Configurable Tube/
Solid-State Controller
and Preamplifier
“ all of McIntosh’s engineering expertise
in a choice of solid-state, tube or both”
The debate over which sounds better; tubes or transistors, is
still going strong after forty years. McIntosh has led in both
technologies and the C1000 raises the bar once again.
A three chassis design allows the customer the flexibility
to choose solid state, vacuum tube or both technologies.
Music handling is accomplished in its own Dual Mono,
preamplification module, yielding over 130dB of channel
separation for ultimate stereo fidelity.
All three modules may be combined for the ultimate in
flexibility, with each source available through either
preamplification module, selectable at the push of a
remote-control button.
The C1000’s are available exclusively through select
McIntosh Authorized Premier Dealers.
Low Noise MM and MC Phono Inputs
Fully Balanced Circuitry
Dual Mono, Mirror Image Design
3 Outputs per Channel for Tri-Amping
Listen and Record Processor Loops
Peak Responding Output Meters
Front-Panel 1/4" Headphone Jack
Remote Controllable
Fiber-Optic Front Panel Illumination
Florescent Display of Operating Modes
Pass through Home Theater Mode
For the Consumer’s Protection: In order to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, “new” McIntosh
products may only be purchased over-the-counter or delivered and installed by an Authorized McIntosh Dealer.
McIntosh products that are purchased over the Internet, by phone or mail order are presumed to be “used” and
do not qualify for any McIntosh Warranty. McIntosh does not warrant, in any way, products that are purchased
from anyone who is not an Authorized Dealer or products that have had their serial number altered or defaced.
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street, Binghamton, New York 13903-2699
Tel (607) 723-3512 • US Toll-Free (800) 538-6576 • Fax: (607) 724-0549 • www.mcintoshlabs.com
C1000
Controller
Preamp
TRI-AMPLIFICATION
All three balanced outputs
carry the same signal and
bypass switching when the
TRI-MODE is programmed.
This allows tri-amplification
of a speaker set, while
the unbalanced outputs
will still switch to control
a remote amplifier.
VRV (VARIABLE RATE VOLUME)
DIGITALLY CONTROLLED
ATTENUATOR
The output attenuator
controls volume over 214
steps of .5dB each with
accuracy within .1dB. The
volume versus rotation rate
varies as preamplifier gain
varies and attenuation changes
occur at the zero crossings
of the audio signal to
prevent audible artifacts
during adjustment.
ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCHING
Signal routing is accomplished
through digitally controlled
electromagnetic switching
devices. Precision switch
contacts, isolated from
environmental contamination
inside inert gas-filled tubes,
provide the most reliable,
quietest and lowest distortion
switching possible.
PHONO SECTION FLEXIBILITY
Moving Magnet has adjustable
capacitance from the remote
to allow flexibility in matching
your favorite turntable.
Moving Coil offers adjustable
resistance also from the remote
control for the same flexibility.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
C1000P: +0, -0.5dB from 10Hz to 40kHz
C1000T: +0, -0.5dB from 10Hz to 20kHz
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
C1000P: 0.002% max from 20Hz to 20kHz
C1000T: 0.8% from 20Hz to 20kHz
RATED OUTPUT
C1000P and C1000T: Balanced: 5VRMS
at MAIN, SPKR1 and SPKR2
Unbalanced: 2.5VRMS at MAIN, SPKR1
and SPKR2
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE OUTPUT
C1000P: 12V RMS Unbalanced,
25V RMS Balanced
C1000T: 8V RMS Unbalanced,
16V RMS Balanced
INPUT IMPEDANCE
C1000P and C1000T: High Level, 22k ohms
Phono MM, 47k ohms; 50 to 750pF,
in 50pF steps
Phono MC, 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 or
1,000 ohms; 100pF
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
C1000P and C1000T: 220 ohms
SENSITIVITY
C1000P: High Level, 450mV for 2.5V
rated output
Phono MM, 4.5mV for 2.5V
rated output
Phono MC, 0.45uV for 2.5V
rated output
C1000T: High Level, 450mV for 2.5V
rated output
Phono MM, 4.5mV for 2.5V
rated output
Phono MC, 0.45mV for 2.5V
rated output
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
C1000P: High Level 100dB;
Phono 88dB
C1000T: High Level 93dB;
Phono 80dB
CHANNEL SEPARATION
C1000P and C100T:
Greater than 130dB
MAXIMUM INPUT SIGNAL
C1000P and C1000T: High Level,
5V Unbalanced, 10V Balanced
Phono MM, 50mV; Phono MC, 5mV
VOLTAGE GAIN
C1000P and C1000T:
Phono, MC to Record Out: 60dB
Phono, MM to Record Out: 40dB
High Level to Record Out:0dB
High Level to Main Out:15dB
POWER REQUIREMENTS
100 Volts, 50/60Hz, 120 Watts
110 Volts, 50/60Hz, 120 Watts
120 Volts, 50/60Hz, 120 Watts
220 Volts, 50/60Hz, 120 Watts
230 Volts, 50/60Hz, 120 Watts
240 Volts, 50/60Hz, 120 Watts
TUBE COMPLIMENT C1000T
High Level:4-12AX7A
Phono: 4-12AX7A
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (H x W x D including knobs,
connectors and feet)
C1000C, C1000P and C1000T:
6" (15.24cm) x 17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 24" (61cm)
WEIGHT
C1000C: 39 lbs. (17.7kg) net;
61.4 lbs. (27.9kg) in shipping carton
C1000P: 33 lbs. (15kg) net;
53.6 lbs. (24.3kg) in shipping carton
C1000T: 34 lbs. (15.4kg) net;
54.6 lbs. (24.8kg) in shipping carton.
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