McIntosh C-200 Brochure

McIntosh Labs: C200

STEREO PRE-

AMPLIFIERS

C200

Preamplifier/

Controller

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www.McintoshLabs.com

BE092004

Quick Facts

The extraordinary C200 is fully balanced from input to output - a configuration that
essentially cancels all distortion. The precision volume control has four matched
sections and the main gain stage uses four matched amplifiers operating in a push­pull. Even unbalanced signals are converted to and processed as balanced signals.

The Preamplifier chassis, which contains only audio circuits and inputs/outputs, is
completely isolated from the power supply and the microprocessors, ensuring total
noise rejection.

The Controller chassis contains the selector switches, digital display, all control
microprocessors, and the power supply. After any switching operation, the control
circuits are automatically turned off to eliminate any possibility of microprocessor
noise reaching the audio circuits. The only connection between the Preamplifier and
Controller is a 25-pin shielded case.

About This Product

● Dual Chassis Stereo Preamplifier

● Fully Balanced - Input to Output

● Inputs Fully Isolated From Switching and Power Activities

● 7 Source Inputs

● Balanced and Unbalanced Tape Loops

● Separate MM and MC Phono Stages

● Three Pairs of Outputs - Two Switched

● Wide Dynamic Range

● Discrete Output Stage

McIntosh Labs: C200

● Digital IR Remote Control

● C200 Controller Dimensions: 17.5W x 5.37H x 20D (26 lbs.)

● C200 Preamplifier Dimensions: 17.5W x 5.37H x 20D (20.5 lbs)

Separate Electronic
Regulators for Each Pre­amplifier Section

Type of Volume Control VRV
Programmable Source Trim
Independent Listen and

Record Selection
Electromagnetic Switching
Low-Noise 1% Metal Film

Resistors
Glass Front Panel with

Illuminated Nomenclature
Connector for External IR

Sensor
Control Data Outputs
Dual-Chassis Design
Ultra-Low Distortion
Discrete Output Circuit
Extra-Wide Dynamic Range
Shielded Power Transformer
Polyester Coupling

Capacitors
Ultra-precision (.5%) metal

film resistors and 1%
polypropylene capacitors for
phono equalization

Dual Processor Loops
Balanced Input(s)
Phono Input MM/MC Phono Inputs
Balanced Output(s)
Type of Amplifier Solid State
Headphone Jack
Gold Plated Terminals
Frequency Response 10 Hz to 40 KHz +0 / -0.5 dB
Rated Output Voltage 2.5 Vrms
Maximum Unclipped Output 25 Vrms
Output Impedance 100 ohms balanced / 50 ohms unbalanced
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.002 %
Input Sensitivity 450 mV
Maximum Input Signal 5 v
Signal to Noise Ratio 98 dB
Input Impedence 44k ohms
Warranty (parts) 36 month(s)
Warranty (labor) 36 month(s)

Dimensions

3.375 in. H x 17.5 in. W x 20 in. D (13.7 cm. H x 44.5 cm. W x 50.8 cm.
D)

Weight 40.4 lbs. (18.4 kg.)