McIntosh C-1000, C-1000-C, C-1000-P, C-1000-T Owners manual

Controller/Preamplifier/Tube Preamplifier

C1000

Owner’s Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

The lightning flash with arrowhead,
within an equilateral triangle, is in­tended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of im­portant operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the litera­ture accompanying the appliance.

WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE

OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or

back. No user-serviceable parts inside.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the
equipment.

16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the
a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord
plug from the a.c. receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.

18. Do not place the protective blue cloth cover on
the equipment when the power supply cord is
connected.

2

Thank You

Your decision to own this McIntosh C1000 Controller to­gether with the Preamplifier and/or Tube Preamplifier ranks
you at the very top among discriminating music listeners.
You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to
“Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of
musical enjoyment from this unit.

Please take a short time to read the information in this
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2

Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 3

Technical Assistance and Customer Service ..................... 3

Table of Contents .............................................................. 3

Important Information and Connector Information ........... 4

Introduction ....................................................................... 4

Performance Features ....................................................... 5

Dimensions ..................................................................... 6-7

Installation ........................................................................ 8

Please Take A Moment

The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or
future service. The spaces below have been provided for
you to record that information:

Deale r Na me

Purchase

Date

Model

Number

Serial

Number

Technical Assistance

If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with
your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be
part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional
help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive tech­nical assistance for all McIntosh products at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Customer Service

If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of
repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as­sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the
McIntosh Service Department at:

Connections:

C1000 Controller Rear Panel Connections ........................ 9

C1000 Preamplifier Rear Panel Connections ................... 10

C1000 Tube Preamplifier Rear Panel Connections.......... 11

How to Connect the C1000 Controller and
C1000 Preamplifier for Data, Power Control and

External Sensor ........................................................... 12-13

How to Connect the C1000 Controller and
C1000 Tube Preamplifier for Data, Power Control

and External Sensor .................................................... 14-15

How to Connect the C1000 Controller with both the
C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier

for Data, Power Control and External Sensor ............ 16-17

How to Connect the C1000 Preamplifier or

C1000 Tube Preamplifier for Audio ........................... 18-19

How to Connect the C1000 Preamplifier and

C1000 Tube Preamplifier for Audio ........................... 20-21

How to Connect the C1000 with Passthru Mode ............. 22

Front Panel Features:

C1000 Controller, C1000 Preamplifier and
C1000 Tube Preamplifier Front Panel Controls,

Displays, Push-buttons and Jack...................................... 23

Setup:

How to Operate the Setup Modes ............................... 24-35

Remote Control:

Remote Control Push-buttons .......................................... 36

How to operate the Remote Control ................................. 37

Operation:

How to Operate the C1000 ......................................... 38-42

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Copyright 2005 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

Additional Information:

Photos ......................................................................... 43-45

Technical Description.................................................. 46-50

Block Diagrams .......................................................... 51-53

Specifications ................................................................... 54

Packing Instruction .......................................................... 55

3

Important Information

1. The C1000 System consists of two or three separate
chassis. The C1000 Controller Chassis will be referred to
as the C1000C throughout this Owner’s Manual. In a
similar manner, the C1000 Preamplifier (Solid State)
Chassis will be referred to as the C1000P and the C1000
Tube Preamplifier Chassis will be referred to as the C1000T
throughout this Owner’s Manual.

2. For additional information on Audio Connections, refer to
the Owner’s Manual(s) for the component(s).

3. Connecting Cables and Connectors are available from the
McIntosh Parts Department:

Data, Power Control and Trigger Cable Part No.
170-202

Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plug on each end.

Controller to Preamplifier Cable Part No. 171-611

Three foot, shielded 24 conductor, male-to-male custom
cable, two required between Controller and Preamplifier.

4. The Main AC Power Cable going to the C1000C and any
other McIntosh Component(s) should not be connected to
an AC Power Outlet until all the system components are
connected together. When the C1000C and other McIntosh
Components are in their Standby Power Off Mode, the
Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each component is active
and communication is occurring between them. Failure to
do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the
system’s normal operations.

5. Up to four sensors can be wired in parallel for Remote
Control of the C1000 from other rooms.

6. Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be
mixed. For example, you may connect signal sources to
Unbalanced Inputs and send signals from the Balanced
Outputs. You can also use Balanced and Unbalanced
outputs simultaneously, connected to different power
amplifiers.

7. A McIntosh Power Controller may be added to the C1000 to
provide AC Power Switching to components that do not
have Power Control Connections. See your McIntosh
Dealer for additional information.

8. When the C1000P and C1000T Preamplifiers are both
connected to the same C1000C Controller ( refer to pages
20 and 21):

A. The Record Link Inputs on both preamplifiers need

to be connected together, thus allowing sharing of
their inputs for recording purposes.

B. The McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter may be

connected to either the C1000P or C1000T
Preamplifier.

9. Sound Intensity is measured in units called Decibels and
“dB” is the abbreviation.

10. If the C1000P and/or C1000T Preamplifiers 21 conductor
custom interconnect cable(s) become temporarily
disconnected from the C1000C when it is On or in Stand-by
Mode, a cable error message will appear on the C1000C.
Remove the AC Power Cord from the C1000C, connect the

disconnected 21 conductor custom interconnect cable(s) and
then reconnected the AC Power Cord. The C1000 System
will automatically reset itself to the previous configuration.

11. When a C1000P or C1000T Preamplifier is added to an
already existing C1000 System, the C1000C will
automatically recognize the need to re-configure the C1000
System, refer to page 41 for additional information.

Connector Information

XLR Connectors

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input
and Output Connectors on the C1000 Preamplifier. Refer to
the diagram for connection:

PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Signal
PIN 3: - Signal

Pin 2

Pin 1

Pin 3

Main Power Control Connectors

The C1000’s Power Control Outputs provide a +5 volt sig­nal. An additional connection is for
controlling the illumination of a Power
Amplifier Output Meter. Use a 1/8
inch stereo mini phone plug to connect
to the Power Control Input on other

Power
Control

Meter
Illumination
Control

Ground

McIntosh Components.

Trigger Control Connectors

The C1000’s Trigger Control Outputs provide either a +5
volt (default) or +12 volt signal (refer to
page 25). Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plug to connect to the Power
Control Input on McIntosh and/or non­McIntosh components.

Trigger
Control

N/C

Ground

Data and IR Port Connectors

The C1000’s Data Port Output provides Remote Control
Signals. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plug to connect to the Data
Port Inputs on McIntosh Source
Units.

Data Signal

N/C

Data Ground

Introduction

The C1000 Preamplifiers with a Controller are the finest
audio preamplifiers McIntosh has ever created. No design
compromises were allowed in the quest for a preamplifier,
both Solid State and Tube with absolute accuracy, total
sonic purity and virtual elimination of distortion and audible
noise. For those who have been searching for the “Best in
Preamplifiers”, your wait is over.

4

Performance Features

Introduction and Performance Features

••

• Dual Chassis with Dual Mono Design

••

The Dual Chassis design completely separates all power
supply, microprocessor and control circuits from the pure
audio circuits for total noise isolation. To further aid in
channel isolation the circuitry for both channels is totally
separate, physically isolated and shielded. The C1000 incor­porates two identical power supplies one for each channel,
to help assure total channel isolation.

••

• Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs/Outputs

••

Four balanced high level inputs and three balanced main
outputs are provided. Four high level unbalanced inputs,
two unbalanced outputs as well as listen and record proces­sor loops are included.

••

• Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Inputs

••

The C1000 contains two different shielded precision Phono
Preamplifier Circuits. One is designed for low output Mov­ing Coil Phono Cartridges and has selectable resistance
loading. The second Phono Preamplifier is for Moving
Magnet Cartridges and has selectable capacitive loading.
Both circuits use the latest designs to provide the lowest
possible noise and distortion. The RIAA Correction Equal­ization Circuitry utilizies 0.5% tolerance resistors and 1%
capacitors for an extremely flat frequency response.

••

• Precision Parts

••

All resistors are precision metal film type. Low dielectric
absorption film capacitors are used in all critical circuit lo­cations.

••

Passthru Mode

•

••

The Automatic Passthru Mode allows the C1000 to become
part of a Multichannel Sound System for DVD-Audio,
SACD and Home Theater Movies.

••

• Remote Controls

••

The two Remote Controls included with the C1000 allow
remote operation of the Preamplifier along with controlling
various other McIntosh Source Components and Proces­sors.

••

• Optional External Sensor Input

••

There are provisions for connecting external sensors, which
allow for enjoying your McIntosh System from other
room(s) in your home via the remote control.

••

• Power Control Output

••

A Power Control connection for convenient turn-on of
McIntosh Source Components, McIntosh Power Amplifiers
and accessories is included.

••

• Input Level Trim Adjustment

••

All the C1000 Inputs can be matched in level, so there are
no abrupt changes in volume levels between the different
inputs.

••

• Precision Tracking Variable Rate Volume Control

••

Volume levels are controlled by a Multi-Stage Precision
Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with an Optical En­coder Rotary Control. This helps to assure a tracking accu­racy between channels of 0.1dB, while providing 214 indi­vidual 0.5dB steps of change in the volume level and all of
this with no noise as the volume level is changed.

••

• Balance Control

••

The Balance Control Circuitry allows for precise and re­peatable change in channel balance in 1dB steps.

••

• Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display

••

The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Listen
and Record Source Selection, with Volume indicated in dB
or percentage and Balance Levels in dB. Setup Mode Selec­tions and Adjustments are also displayed.

••

• Glass Front Panel with Fiber Optic Illumination

••

The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel, with
1/2 inch thick sections, has a three dimensional look helping
to ensure the pristine beauty of the C1000 will be retained
for many years.The Illumination of the Front Panel is ac­complished by the combination of custom designed Fiber
Optic Light Diffusers and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
This provides even Front Panel Illumination, together with
the extra long life LEDs.

••

• Machined Top and Side Panels

••

The Top and Sides of the C1000 are machined from thick
aluminum panels with a smooth black anodized finish. In
the recessed area of the Top Panel is a screened glass panel
with a block diagram of the C1000 Circuitry.

••

• Special Power Supply

••

Fully regulated Power Supplies, one for each channel, uti­lize special R-Core Power Transformers helping to ensure
stable noise free operation even though the power line var­ies.

5

Dimensions

The following dimensions can assist in determining the best
location for the C1000 Controller, C1000 Preamplifier and
C1000 Tube Preamplifier. There is additional information
on page 8 pertaining to installing the C1000 System into
cabinets.

17-

1/2

44.45cm

"

Front View

of the

C1000C

Rear View

of the

C1000C

12-

1/4

31.12cm

17"

43.18cm

13-

1/4

33.65cm

5/16

5-

13.49cm

"

6"

15.24cm

"

4-

5/8

"

11.75cm

"

18-

3/4

"

47.63cm

17-

1/8

43.50cm

12-

32.07cm

"

3/16

"

5/8

0.48cm

"

1-

7/16

3.65cm

4-

13/16

12.22cm

"

"

"

1/4

0.64cm

Side View

of the

C1000C

15/16

"

2.38cm

6

17-1/2"

44.45cm

17-

1/2

44.45cm

Dimensions

"

Front View

of the

C1000P

Rear View

of the

C1000P

12-1/4"

31.12cm

17"

43.18cm

13-1/4"

33.65cm

5/16"

5-

13.49cm

4-5/8"

11.75cm

6"

15.24cm

Front View

of the

C1000T

Rear View

of the

C1000T

12-

1/4

31.12cm

17"

43.18cm

13-

1/4

"

33.65cm

5/16

5-

13.49cm

"

6"

15.24cm

"

4-

5/8

"

11.75cm

18-

3/4

18-3/4"

47.63cm

17-1/8"

43.50cm

"

Side View

of the

3/16

0.48cm

4-13/16"

12.22cm

C1000P

15/16

"

2.38cm

7

12-5/8"

32.07cm

1-7/16"

3.65cm

Side View

of the

C1000T

15/16

2.38cm

"

47.63cm

17-

1/8

43.50cm

12-

32.07cm

"

"

"

5/8

3/16

0.48cm

"

1-

7/16

3.65cm

4-

13/16

12.22cm

"

"

7

Installation

4 -

7/8

"

12.38cm

17-

1/16

"

43.34cm

Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting

C1000C
C1000P
C1000T
Front Panel
Custom Cabinet
Cutout

Cutout

Opening

for

Ventilation

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

Support
Shelf

Chassis
Spacers

C1000C
C1000P
C1000T
Support Shelf in
Custom Cabinet

Notes: Center the Cutout Horizontally on the unit.
For purposes of clarity, the above
illustration is not drawn to scale.

5-

1/8

"

13.02cm

15/16

"

2.38cm

1-

1/8

"

2.86cm

14

-3/4

"

37.47cm

14-

1/4

"

36.20cm

15"

38.10cm

9-

1/2

"

24.13cm

C1000C
C1000P
C1000T
Side View in a
Partially Open
Custom Cabinet

Cabinet
Front
Panel

2"

5.08cm

Opening for
Ventilation

The C1000C, C1000P and C1000T can be placed
upright on a table or shelf, standing on their four
feet. The four feet, may be removed from the bot­tom of the C1000C, C1000P and C1000T when
they are custom installed as outlined below. The
four feet, together with the mounting screws should
be retained for possible future use if the C1000C,
C1000P and C1000T are removed from the custom
installation and used free standing. They also can be
custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of
your choice. The required panel cutout, ventilation
cutout and unit dimensions are shown.

Always provide adequate ventilation for the
C1000C, C1000P and C1000T. Cool operation en­sures the longest possible operating life for any
electronic instrument. Do not install the units di­rectly above a heat generating component such as a
high powered amplifier. If all the components are
installed in a single cabinet, a quiet running ventila­tion fan can be a definite asset in maintaining all the
system components at the coolest possible operating
temperature.

A custom cabinet installation should provide the
following minimum spacing dimensions for cool
operation. Allow at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) above
the top of the C1000C, C1000P and C1000T, 2
inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 1 inch (2.54
cm) on each side of the Controller/Preamplifier, so
that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 24 inches
(61.0cm) depth behind the front panel1 for Intercon­nect Cables. Allow 1 inch (2.54 cm) in front of the
mounting panel for clearance. When the C1000C,
C1000P and C1000T are to be installed in custom
cabinets refer to illustrations to the right. Be sure to
cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf ac­cording to the dimensions in the drawing.

1

Interconnect Cables are supplied with the C1000P
and C1000T Preamplifiers and connect to the
C1000C Controller.

Warm Air
Output

Additional
Component
in Enclosed
Custom
Cabinet

C1000C
C1000P
C1000T
Side View
in Enclosed
Custom
Cabinet

Cool Air
Input

Installation

Enclosed Custom Cabinet

Ventilaton Fan

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

Chassis
Spacers

8 8

Ventilaton Fan

C1000 Controller Rear Panel Connections and Notes

Connect the C1000C
power cord to a live AC
outlet. Refer to informa­tion on the back panel
of the C1000C to deter­mine the correct voltage
for your unit

The EXTernal SENSOR
jack permits the con­nection of a McIntosh
IR sensor for remote
operation

TRIGGERS A (SPKR1) and B (SPKR2) Out­puts send Turn-On signals to other components
connected to the C1000C. The default setting
is for use with the Spkr1 and Spkr2 Remote
Control Push-buttons. Instead, Trigger Jacks
may be re-assigned to Switch On when a de­sired Input Source is selected. The Trigger
Voltage is also selectable, 5 Volts for McIntosh
Components or 12 Volts for non-McIntosh
Products.

POWER CONTROL
MAIN Outputs send
a turn-on signal to a
McIntosh Power
Amplifier and Source
Components when
the C1000C is
switched On

PASSTHRU Power
Control Input receives
a turn-on signal from
a McIntosh Home
Theater Controller

DATA PORTs 1 thru 7 send signals to compat­ible source components and allow remote con­trol operation using the C1000C Remote Con­trol. The PROG/SUM Data Port provides a
summing of signals present at data ports 1-7 by
default. When the PROGramable function is
activated in the Setup Controller Mode, it al­lows for special control of a McIntosh
MCD1000 CD Player

RIGHT and LEFT
Power Supplies
Main Fuse holders,
refer to information
on the back panel of
the C1000C to de­termine the correct
fuse size and rating

RIGHT CONTROLLER OUTPUT A Connector
accepts the custom McIntosh 21 Conductor
Cable. This cable connects to the C1000 RIGHT
PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT A. It sup­plies the control signals and power supply volt­ages for the Right Channel Circuitry in the
Preamplifier

1

WARNING: The Right Controller Output Connector C Terminals and Left Controller Output Connector D Terminals are haz-

RIGHT CONTROLLER OUTPUT C
Connector1 accepts the custom McIn­tosh 21 Conductor Cable.This cable
connects to the C1000 RIGHT TUBE
PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT
C. It supplies the control signals and
power supply voltages for the Right
Channel Circuitry in the Tube Pream­plifier

LEFT CONTROLLER OUTPUT B Connector
accepts the custom McIntosh 21 Conductor
Cable. This cable connects to the C1000 LEFT
PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT B. It sup­plies the control signals and power supply volt­ages for the Left Channel Circuitry in the
Preamplifier

LEFT CONTROLLER OUTPUT D
Connector1 accepts the custom McIn­tosh 21 Conductor Cable. This cable
connects to the C1000 LEFT TUBE
PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT
D. It supplies the control signals and
power supply voltages for the Left
Channel Circuitry in the Tube Pream­plifier

ardous live and present a risk of electric shock. Use only pre-assembled interconnect cables provided by McIn­tosh for connection of these terminals.

9

9

C1000 Preamplifier Rear Panel Connections

CDR (5) RIGHT
Channel OUPTUTS
(Balanced) contain
the selected Record
Source Signal for
recorders

MAIN RIGHT Channel
OUTPUTS (Balanced)
contain Listen program
signals at all times

MAIN/SPKR 1 and 2 RIGHT
Channel OUTPUTS (Balanced)
contain Listen signals and may
be assigned either as two addi­tional Main Outputs (active all
the time) or switched On/Off
with the Remote Control SPKR 1
and 2 Push-buttons

SPKR 1 and 2 RIGHT Channel
OUTPUTS (unbalanced) con­tain Listen signals and are
switched On/Off with the Re­mote Control SPKR 1 and 2
Push-buttons

CD (6), CDR (5) and
D/A (7) RIGHT
Channel INPUTS
(Balanced) accept
high level program
source signals

RECORD LINK INPUTS (Bal­anced) connect to the Record Link
RIGHT Channel Input on the
C1000T Preamplifier when the
C1000P and a C1000T Preamplifi­ers are both connected to the same
C1000C Controller, allowing for
the sharing of their inputs for re­cording purposes

RIGHT PREAMPLIFIER
INPUT A Connector accepts
the custom McIntosh 21
Conductor Cable. This cable
connects to the C1000C
RIGHT CONTROLLER
OUTPUT A. It supplies the
control signals and power
supply voltages for the Right
Channel Circuitry in the
Preamplifier

LEFT PREAMPLIFIER
INPUT B Connector ac­cepts the custom McIntosh
21 Conductor Cable. This
cable connects to the
C1000C LEFT CON­TROLLER OUTPUT B. It
supplies the control signals
and power supply voltages
for the Left Channel Cir­cuitry in the Preamplifier

RECORD LINK INPUTS (Bal­anced) connect to the Record Link
LEFT Channel Input on the
C1000T Preamplifier when the
C1000P and a C1000T Preamplifi­ers are both connected to the same
C1000C Controller, allowing for
the sharing of their inputs for re­cording purposes

CD (6), CDR (5) and
D/A (7) LEFT Chan­nel INPUTS (Bal­anced) accept high
level program source
signals

CDR (5) LEFT
Channel OUPTUTS
(Balanced) contain
the selected Record
Source Signal for
recorders

MAIN LEFT Channel
OUTPUTS (Balanced)
contain Listen program
signals at all times

MAIN/SPKR 1 and 2 LEFT
Channel OUTPUTS (Bal­anced) contain Listen signals
and may be assigned either as
two additional Main Outputs
(active all the time) or
switched On/Off with the Re­mote Control SPKR 1 and 2
Push-buttons

SPKR 1 and 2 LEFT Channel
OUTPUTS (unbalanced) con­tain Listen signals and are
switched On/Off with the Re­mote Control SPKR 1 and 2
Push-buttons

SRVR (4) and CDR (5)
RIGHT Channel OUPTUTS
(Unbalanced) contain the se­lected Record Source Signal
for recorders

PROCESSOR RIGHT Channel LISTEN
TO and FROM allow an external signal
processor to be connected for use in the
Listen mode

PROCESSOR RIGHT Channel RECORD
TO and FROM allows an external signal
processor to be connected for use in the
Record mode

TUNER (3), DVD (1), SRVR (4)
and AUX (2), RIGHT Channel
INPUTS (un-balanced) accept
high level program source signals

10 10

PHONO INPUTS RIGHT MM (8)
accepts signals from a Moving
Magnet Phono Cartridge. MC (9)
Input accepts the low level signals
from a Moving Coil Phono Car­tridge

GND (Ground)
connectors for
connecting the
Turntable
Ground Wire to
the C1000P
Chassis

PHONO INPUTS LEFT MM (8)
accepts signals from a Moving
Magnet Phono Cartridge. MC (9)
Input accepts the low level signals
from a Moving Coil Phono Car­tridge

TUNER (3), DVD (1), SRVR (4)
and AUX (2), LEFT Channel
INPUTS (un-balanced) accept
high level program source signals

PROCESSOR LEFT Channel RECORD
TO and FROM allow an external signal
processor to be connected for use in the
Record mode

SRVR (4) and CDR (5) LEFT
Channel OUPTUTS (Unbalanced)
contain the selected Record Source
Signal for recorders

PROCESSOR LEFT Channel LISTEN
TO and FROM allow an external signal
processor to be connected for use in the
Listen mode

C1000 Tube Preamplifier Rear Panel Connections

CDR (5) RIGHT
Channel OUPTUTS
(Balanced) contain
the selected Record
Source Signal for
recorders

MAIN RIGHT Channel
OUTPUTS (Balanced)
contain Listen program
signals at all times

MAIN/SPKR 1 and 2 RIGHT
Channel OUTPUTS (Bal­anced) contain Listen signals
and may be assigned either as
two additional Main Outputs
(active all the time) or
switched On/Off with the Re­mote Control SPKR 1 and 2
Push-buttons

CD (6), CDR (5) and
D/A (7) RIGHT
Channel INPUTS
(Balanced) accept
high level program
source signals

RECORD LINK INPUTS (Bal­anced) connect to the Record Link
RIGHT Channel Input on the
C1000P Preamplifier when the
C1000T and a C1000P Preamplifi­ers are both connected to the same
C1000C Controller, allowing for
the sharing of their inputs for re­cording purposes

RIGHT PREAMPLIFIER
INPUT C INPUT
Connector accepts the cus­tom McIntosh 21 Conductor
Cable. This cable connects
to the C1000C RIGHT
CONTROLLER OUTPUT
C. It supplies the control
signals and power supply
voltages for the Right Chan­nel Circuitry in the Tube
Preamplifier

LEFT PREAMPLIFIER
INPUT D Connector ac­cepts the custom McIntosh
21 Conductor Cable. This
cable connects to the
C1000C LEFT CON­TROLLER OUTPUT D. It
supplies the control signals
and power supply voltages
for the Left Channel Cir­cuitry in the Tube Pream­plifier

RECORD LINK INPUTS (Bal­anced) connects to the Record Link
LEFT Channel Input on the
C1000P Preamplifier when the
C1000T and a C1000P Preamplifi­ers are both connected to the same
C1000C Controller, allowing for
the sharing of their inputs for re­cording purposes

CD (6), CDR (5) and
D/A (7) LEFT Chan­nel INPUTS (Bal­anced) accept high
level program source
signals

CDR (5) LEFT
Channel OUPTUTS
(Balanced) contain
the selected Record
Source Signal for
recorders

MAIN LEFT Channel
OUTPUTS (Balanced)
contain Listen program
signals at all times

MAIN/SPKR 1 and 2 LEFT
Channel OUTPUTS (Bal­anced) contain Listen signals
and may be assigned either as
two additional Main Outputs
(active all the time) or
switched On/Off with the Re­mote Control SPKR 1 and 2
Push-buttons

SPKR 1 and 2 RIGHT Channel
OUTPUTS (unbalanced) contain
Listen signals and are switched
On/Off with the Remote Control
SPKR 1 and 2 Push-buttons

SRVR (4) and CDR (5) RIGHT
Channel OUPTUTS (Unbalanced)
contain the selected Record Source
Signal for recorders

PROCESSOR RIGHT Channel LISTEN
TO and FROM allow an external signal
processor to be connected for use in the
Listen mode

PROCESSOR RIGHT Channel RECORD
TO and FROM allow an external signal
processor to be connected for use in the
Record mode

TUNER (3), DVD (1), SRVR (4)
and AUX (2), RIGHT Channel
INPUTS (un-balanced) accept
high level program source signals

PHONO INPUTS RIGHT MM (8)
accepts signals from a Moving
Magnet Phono Cartridge. MC (9)
Input accepts the low level signals
from a Moving Coil Phono Car­tridge

GND (Ground)
connectors for
connecting the
Turntable
Ground Wire to
the C1000T
Chassis

PHONO INPUTS LEFT MM (8)
accepts signals from a Moving
Magnet Phono Cartridge. MC (9)
Input accepts the low level signals
from a Moving Coil Phono Car­tridge

SPKR 1 and 2 LEFT Channel
OUTPUTS (unbalanced) con­tain Listen signals and are
switched On/Off with the Re­mote Control SPKR 1 and 2
Push-buttons

SRVR (4) and CDR (5) LEFT
Channel OUPTUTS (Unbalanced)
contains the selected Record
Source Signal for recorders

PROCESSOR LEFT Channel LISTEN
TO and FROM allow an external signal
processor to be connected for use in the
Listen mode

PROCESSOR LEFT Channel RECORD
TO and FROM allow an external signal
processor to be connected for use in the
Record mode

TUNER (3), DVD (1), SRVR (4)
and AUX (2), LEFT Channel
INPUTS (un-balanced) accept
high level program source signals

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How to Connect the C1000C/C1000P for
Data, Power Control and External
Sensor

These two pages contain information for connecting
the McIntosh C1000C to the C1000P and to other
audio components. McIntosh’s Power Control and
Data connections allow for unified audio system
operations, one push-button to switch the entire sys­tem On or Off and one Remote Control to operate
the basic function of the individual source and con­trol components. There are two Trigger Jacks (A
and B) on the Rear Panel of the C1000C and they
can be customized to only activate when a certain
Input(s) is selected or when the Remote Control is
used. Refer to Setup Preamp Mode on page 29 and
Remote Control Push-buttons on page 36 for addi­tional information.

Note: Refer to pages 14 and 15 for connecting the

C1000C to the C1000T or pages 16 and 17 for
connecting the C1000C to both the C1000P
and C1000T.

1. Connect one of the supplied custom 21Conduc­tor Cables from the C1000C RIGHT CON­TROLLER OUTPUT A Socket to the C1000P
TO PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT A
Socket.

Note: After the cable connector is firmly seated

into the chassis socket, rotate the locking
collar clockwise until it is finger tight.

2. In a similar manner, connect the other 21 Con­ductor Cable from the C1000C Socket B to
Socket B on the C1000P.

3. Connect a Power Control Cable from the
C1000C POWER CONTROL MAIN Jack to
the Power Control In Jack on the McIntosh Left
Channel Power Amplifier. Then connect an­other Power Control Cable from the McIntosh
Left Channel Power Amplifier Power Control
Out Jack to the McIntosh Right Channel Power
Amplifier Power Control In Jack.

Note: There is approximately a one-half second

delay added to the Power Control Out
Jack signal going to the next McIntosh
Power Amplifier, to reduce the strain on
the AC Power Line.

4. Connect a Power Control Cable from the other
C1000C POWER CONTROL MAIN Jack to
the Power Control In of the McIntosh D/A
Converter.

5. Connect another Power Control Cable from the
McIntosh D/A Converter Power Control Out

Jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh
AM/FM Tuner.

6. Connect another Power Control Cable from the
McIntosh AM/FM Tuner Control Out Jack to
the Power Control In of a McIntosh Audio/
Video Player.

Notes: 1. If there are additional McIntosh Source

Components with a Power Control
Input Jack, connect the Power Control
Out Socket of the Audio/Video Player to
the next component until all of them are
connected in a similar manner.

2. If there are non-McIntosh components
or McIntosh Components without a
Power Control In Jack, a McIntosh
Power Controller may be added to the
system to provide for convenient
operation. See your McIntosh Dealer
for additional information.

7. Connect a Data Cable from the C1000C D/A
(7) DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the
McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter.

Note: If a McIntosh MCD1000 is part of the

system, connect the SUM DATA PORT
Jack to the Data Port In Jack on the
MCD1000, using a Data Cable.

8. Connect a Data Cable from the C1000C
TUNER (3) DATA PORT to the Data In Jack
of the McIntosh Tuner.

9. Connect a Data Cable from the C1000C DVD
(1) DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the
McIntosh Audio/Video Player.

Notes: 1. If there are additional McIntosh

Source Components with Data Ports,
connect them in a similar manner.

2. If there are non-McIntosh components
or McIntosh Components without Data
Ports , a McIntosh Remote Control
Translator may be added to the system
for convenient remote control
operation. See your McIntosh Dealer
for additional information.

10. Optionally connect a RG-59(RG-6) Cable from
the C1000C Rear Panel EXT Sensor connector
to the McIntosh Sensor.

11. Proceed to page 18 for the connection of Audio
Cables from Components connected to the
C1000 Preamplifier.

McIntosh Left Channel Power Amplifier

McIntosh Right Channel Power Amplifier

McIntosh
Sensor

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McIntosh Audio/Video Player

McIntosh AM/FM Tuner

McIntosh D/A Converter

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How to Connect the C1000C/C1000T for
Data, Power Control and External
Sensor

These two pages contain information for connecting
the McIntosh C1000C to the C1000T and to other
audio components. McIntosh’s Power Control and
Data connections allow for unified audio system
operations, one push-button to switch the entire sys­tem On or Off and one Remote Control to operate
the basic function of the individual source and con­trol components. There are two Trigger Jacks (A
and B) on the Rear Panel of the C1000C and they
can be customized to only activate when a certain
Input(s) is selected or when the Remote Control is
used. Refer to Setup Preamp Mode on page 29 and
Remote Control Push-buttons on page 36 for addi­tional information.

Note: Refer to pages 12 and 13 for connecting the

C1000C to the C1000P or pages 16 and 17 for
connecting the C1000C to both the C1000P
and C1000T.

1. Connect one of the supplied custom 21Conduc­tor Cables from the C1000C RIGHT CON­TROLLER OUTPUT C Socket to the C1000T
TO PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT C
Socket.

Note: After the cable connector is firmly seated

into the chassis socket, rotate the locking
collar clockwise until it is finger tight.

2. In a similar manner, connect the other 21 Con­ductor Cable from the C1000C Socket D to
Socket D on the C1000T.

3. Connect a Power Control Cable from the
C1000C POWER CONTROL MAIN Jack to
the Power Control In Jack on the McIntosh Left
Channel Power Amplifier. Then connect an­other Power Control Cable from the McIntosh
Left Channel Power Amplifier Power Control
Out Jack to the McIntosh Right Channel Power
Amplifier Power Control In Jack.

Note: There is approximately a one-half second

delay added to the Power Control Out
Jack signal going to the next McIntosh
Power Amplifier, to reduce the strain on
the AC Power Line.

4. Connect a Power Control Cable from the other
C1000C POWER CONTROL MAIN Jack to
the Power Control In of the McIntosh D/A
Converter.

5. Connect another Power Control Cable from the
McIntosh D/A Converter Power Control Out
Jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh

AM/FM Tuner.

6. Connect another Power Control Cable from the
McIntosh AM/FM Tuner Control Out Jack to
the Power Control In of a McIntosh Audio/
Video Player.

Notes: 1. If there are additional McIntosh Source

Components with a Power Control
Input Jack, connect the Power Control
Out Socket of the Audio/Video Player to
the next component until all of them are
connected in a similar manner.

2. If there are non-McIntosh components
or McIntosh Components without a
Power Control In Jack, a McIntosh
Power Controller may be added to the
system to provide for convenient
operation. See your McIntosh Dealer
for additional information.

7. Connect a Data Cable from the C1000C D/A
(7) DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the
McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter.

Note: If a McIntosh MCD1000 is part of the

system, connect the SUM DATA PORT
Jack to the Data Port In Jack on the
MCD1000, using a Data Cable.

8. Connect a Data Cable from the C1000C
TUNER (3) DATA PORT to the Data In Jack
of the McIntosh Tuner.

9. Connect a Data Cable from the C1000C DVD
(1) DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the
McIntosh Audio/Video Player.

Notes: 1. If there are additional McIntosh

Source Components with Data Ports,
connect them in a similar manner.

2. If there are non-McIntosh components
or McIntosh Components without Data
Ports , a McIntosh Remote Control
Translator may be added to the system
for convenient remote control
operation. See your McIntosh Dealer
for additional information.

10. Optionally connect a RG-59(RG-6) Cable from
the C1000C Rear Panel EXT Sensor connector
to the McIntosh Sensor.

11. Proceed to page 18 for the connection of Audio
Cables from Components connected to the
C1000 Preamplifier.

McIntosh Left Channel Power Amplifier

McIntosh Right Channel Power Amplifier

McIntosh
Sensor

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McIntosh Audio/Video Player

WARNING: The Right Controller Output Connector C Terminals and

Left Controller Output Connector D Terminals are hazard­ous live and present a risk of electric shock. Use only pre­assembled interconnect cables provided by McIntosh for
connection of these terminals.

McIntosh AM/FM Tuner

McIntosh D/A Converter

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How to Connect the C1000C with both
C1000P and C1000T for Data, Power
Control and External Sensor

These two pages contain information for connecting
the McIntosh C1000C to both Preamplifiers and to
other audio components. McIntosh’s Power Control
and Data connections allow for unified audio sys­tem operations, one push-button to switch the entire
system On or Off and one Remote Control to oper­ate the basic function of the individual source and
control components. There are two Trigger Jacks (A
and B) on the Rear Panel of the C1000C and they
can be customized to only activate when a certain
Input(s) is selected or when the Remote Control is
used. Refer to Setup Preamp Mode on page 29 and
Remote Control Push-buttons on page 36 for addi­tional information.

Note: Refer to pages 12 and 13 for connecting the

C1000C to the C1000P or pages 14 and 15 for
connecting the C1000C to C1000T.

1. Connect one of the supplied custom 21Conduc­tor Cables from the C1000C RIGHT CON­TROLLER OUTPUT A Socket to the C1000P
TO PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT A
Socket.

Note: After the cable connector is firmly seated

into the chassis socket, rotate the locking
collar clockwise until it is finger tight.

2. In a similar manner, connect the other 21 Con­ductor Cable from the C1000C Socket B to
Socket B on the C1000P.

3. Connect a 21 Conductor Cable from the
C1000C Socket C to Socket C on the C1000T
and connect the remaining cable from the
C1000C Socket D to Socket D on the C1000T.

4. Connect a Power Control Cable from the
C1000C POWER CONTROL MAIN Jack to
the Power Control In Jack on the McIntosh Left
Channel Power Amplifier. Then connect an­other Power Control Cable from the McIntosh
Left Channel Power Amplifier Power Control
Out Jack to the McIntosh Right Channel Power
Amplifier Power Control In Jack.

Note: There is approximately a one-half second

delay added to the Power Control Out
Jack signal going to the next McIntosh
Power Amplifier, to reduce the strain on
the AC Power Line.

5. Connect a Power Control Cable from the other
C1000C POWER CONTROL MAIN Jack to
the Power Control In of the McIntosh D/A
Converter.

6. Connect another Power Control Cable from the
McIntosh D/A Converter Power Control Out
Jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh
AM/FM Tuner.

7. Connect another Power Control Cable from the
McIntosh AM/FM Tuner Control Out Jack to
the Power Control In of a McIntosh Audio/
Video Player.

Notes: 1. If there are additional McIntosh Source

Components with a Power Control
Input Jack, connect the Power Control
Out Socket of the Audio/Video Player to
the next component until all of them are
connected in a similar manner.

2. If there are non-McIntosh components
or McIntosh Components without a
Power Control In Jack, a McIntosh
Power Controller added to the system
provides for convenient operation. See
your McIntosh Dealer for additional
information.

8. Connect a Data Cable from the C1000C D/A
(7) DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the
McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter.

Note: If a McIntosh MCD1000 is part of the

system, connect the SUM DATA PORT
Jack to the Data Port In Jack on the
MCD1000, using a Data Cable.

9. Connect a Data Cable from the C1000C
TUNER (3) DATA PORT to the Data In Jack
of the McIntosh Tuner.

10. Connect a Data Cable from the C1000C DVD
(1) DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the
McIntosh Audio/Video Player.

Notes: 1. If there are additional McIntosh Source

Components with Data Ports, connect
them in a similar manner.

2. If there are non-McIntosh components
or McIntosh Components without Data
Ports , a McIntosh Remote Control
Translator added to the system allows for
convenient Remote Control operation.
See your McIntosh Dealer for additional
information.

11. Optionally connect a RG-59(RG-6) Cable from
the C1000C Rear Panel EXT Sensor connector
to the McIntosh Sensor.

12. Proceed to page 19 for the connection of Audio
Cables from Components connected to the
C1000 Preamplifier.

McIntosh Left Channel Power Amplifier

McIntosh Right Channel Power Amplifier

McIntosh
Sensor

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McIntosh Audio/Video Player

McIntosh AM/FM Tuner

McIntosh D/A Converter

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