McIntosh C-42 Brochure

McIntosh Labs: C42

STEREO PRE-

AMPLIFIERS

C42 Audio

Control

Center

Copy from:

www.McintoshLabs.com

BE052004

Quick Facts

Beneath the surface beauty of the McIntosh C42 stereo preamplifier lies a
formidable piece of audio machinery. Nine inputs, including a Dual Aux/Moving
Magnet Phono input, provide more than adequate connection possibilities. The
preamp's control functions include separate Listen and Record selectors with
independent Listen and Record processor loops. An 8-band Program Equalizer helps
tune the sound to the listening room. The maximum intermodular distortion and
THD allowed is .002%

About This Product

● Nine inputs including a Dual Aux/Moving Magnet Phono input

● Remote power control (1 main, 1 accessory, 2 switched)

● 3 Balanced Outputs: Main, Line 1, Line 2

● Separate Listen and Record selectors

● Independent Listen and Record processor loops

● 8-band Program Equalizer

● Programmable Source Input Level Trim

Type of Volume Control

Precision, optically regulated volume control with digital readout in decibels

or percent
Programmable Source Trim
Independent Listen and

Record Selection
Electromagnetic Switching
Low-Noise 1% Metal Film

Resistors
Exclusive McIntosh 8-Band

Graphic Equalizer
Glass Front Panel with

Illuminated Nomenclature
Connector for External IR

Sensor
Control Data Outputs
Ultra-Low Distortion
Extra-Wide Dynamic Range
Polyester Coupling

Capacitors
Ultra-precision (.5%) metal

film resistors and 1%
polypropylene capacitors for
phono equalization

Dual Processor Loops
Balanced Input(s)
Phono Input Moving Magnet Phono Input
Balanced Output(s)
Type of Amplifier Solid State
Headphone Jack
Gold Plated Terminals
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 KHz +0 / -0.5 dB

McIntosh Labs: C42

Rated Output Voltage 2.5 Vrms
Maximum Unclipped Output 10 Vrms
Output Impedance 240 ohms balanced / 240 ohms unbalanced
Total Harmonic Distortion .002 %
Input Sensitivity 450 mV
Maximum Input Signal 5 v
Signal to Noise Ratio 97 dB
Input Impedence 22k ohms
Equalizer System +/- 12 dB at 20, 35, 70, 150, 300, 600, 1200, & 4000 Hz
Warranty (parts) 36 month(s)
Warranty (labor) 36 month(s)

Dimensions

5.375 in. H x 17.5 in. W x 17.5 in. D (13.7 cm. H x 44.5 cm. W x 44.5 cm.
D)

Weight 25.5 lbs. (11.6 kg.)