McIntosh C-2200 Brochure

C2200 Vacuum
Tube Stereo
Preamplifier

“combines new

and venerable technologies

with spectacular results”

The C2200, which utilizes vacuum tubes to provide all signal amplification,
delivers an unsurpassed sonic experience.

Unlike a simple rehash of yesterday’s news, the C2200 is an entirely new
design that combines the benefits of advanced technology with classic
vacuum tube audio performance.

Unaffected by amplifier type—tube or solid state—the C2200 will enhance
the performance of any system while providing a host of sophisticated
operational features.

Vacuum Tube Design
Recorder Loop
Electromagnetic Switching
Eight Programmable Source Selections
Blue Vacuum Florescent Display
Digitally Controlled Attenuator
Post Attenuator
Variable Rate Volume (VRV)
Illuminated Output Meters
Double-Shielded Power Transformer
Switched Audio Outputs
Input Level Match
Four Power Control Outputs
Gold-Plated Input and Output Connectors
Tube Management Auto Turn-On Delay
Tube Saver
IR Remote Control
Headphone Jack
Pass-Thru Integration

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C2200 Vacuum

Tube Stereo

Preamplifier

EIGHT PROGRAMMABLE

SOURCE SELECTIONS

All eight source selections

accommodate unbalanced inputs

while four of the eight also

accommodate balanced inputs. Any of

12 standard names can be assigned

to a source selection and the panel

display can be customized to indicate

only available sources.

SILENT ELECTROMAGNETIC

SWITCHING

Signal routing is acccomplished

through digitally controlled

electromagnetic switching devices.

Precision switch contacts, isolated
from environmental contamination

inside inert gas-filled glass tubes,

provide the most reliable, quietest and

lowest distortion switching possible.

VRV (VARIABLE RATE

VOLUME) DIGITALLY

CONTROLLED

ATTENUATOR

The output attenuator controls volume

over 214 steps of .5dB each with

accuracy within .1dB. The volume vs.

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.

TUBE MANAGEMENT AUTO

TURN-ON DELAY

Outputs are muted until delay circuits

sense the tubes are stabilized which

prevents exposure to noise generated

by other components

Vacuum tube design

Eight programmable input source selections, four for
balanced or unbalanced and four unbalanced only

Tape recorder loop

Three balanced and three unbalanced outputs,

one main and two switched

Electromagnetic switching

Input level match

12-character blue alphanumeric display for input
selection, volume level and menu selection

VRV (Variable Rate Volume) with multi-stage

precision digitally controlled attenuator system

Illuminated output level meters

Double shielded power transformer

Gold-plated input and output connectors

Low noise 1% metal film resistors used throughout

IR remote control

Component source data ports

Front panel headphone jack

Three programmable triggers

Auto turn-on delay

Tube saver

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

+0, -0.50dB from 20Hz to 20kHz

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

0.08% maximum from 20Hz
to 20kHz

RATED OUTPUT

5 Vrms at MAIN and SWITCHED

1 and 2 Balanced Outputs

2.5 Vrms at MAIN and
SWITCHED 1and 2
Unbalanced Outputs

MAXIMUM VOLTAGE OUTPUT

16.0 Vrms at MAIN and
SWITCHED Balanced Outputs

8.0 Vrms at MAIN
and SWITCHED
Unbalanced Outputs

INPUT IMPEDANCE

Phono, Moving Magnet:

47K ohms, 65pf
High Level: Balanced 44K Ohms
Unbalanced 22K Ohms

OUTPUT SOURCE IMPEDANCE

500 Ohms balanced
250 Ohms unbalanced

SENSITIVITY

Phono: 4.5mV for 2.5V out

@ 1kHz
High Level: 450mV for 2.5V out

VOLTAGE GAIN

Phono, (MM) to Tape Out: 40dB
@ 1kHz
Phono to Main Out: 55dB
High Level to Tape Out: 0dB
High Level to Main Out: 15dB

POWER REQUIREMENTS

100, 120 or 230 VAC,

50-60Hz 70 Watts

DIMENSIONS

Front panel, 17-1/2 inches (44.4
cm) wide, by 7-5/8 inches (19.3
cm) high. Depth is 20 inches
(50.8 cm) including clearance for
connectors. Knob clearance in
front of the mounting panel is 3/4
inches (1.9 cm).

Weight

26.75 lbs (12.1 kg) net

47.75 lbs (21.7 kg) shipping
weight

FINISH

The front panel is black glass with
gold/teal illuminated
nomenclature. The chassis is
totally enclosed.

902.C2200.20k.MSP 35002000