McIntosh C49 Brochure

C49

stereo preamplifier

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Be prepared for future digital music technologies with
the C49 Preamplier.

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Features our DA1 Digital Audio Module, which can
be replaced by new modules as new digital audio
technologies are developed.

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This will allow you to keep your C49 up to date with
digital music formats and viable well into the future.

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Includes 7 analog and 6 digital inputs, enough to
connect virtually all source components.

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Supports high resolution digital music up to DSD256
and DXD 384kHz via an 8-channel, 32-bit/192kHz
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) used in Quad
Balanced mode.

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Complete with McIntosh technologies including
Home Theater PassThru, Bass and Treble tone controls,
High Drive headphone amplier with Headphone
Crossfeed Director (HXD®) and Power Control.

Prepared for the Future of Digital Music

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C49

stereo preamplifier

Frequency Response:

+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz

+0, -3.0dB from 15Hz to 100kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion:

0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio (High Level):

100dB

Maximum Voltage Output:

Balanced: 16 Vrms

Unbalanced: 8 Vrms

Analog Inputs:

2 Balanced
3 Unbalanced
1 Moving Coil

1 Moving Magnet

Digital Inputs:

2 Coax

2 Optical

1 USB

1 MCT (used with McIntosh MCT series

SACD/CD Transports)

Overall Dimensions (W x H x D):

17-1/2” (44.45cm) x 6” (15.2cm)

including feet x 18” (45.72cm)

including the front panel, knobs

and cables

Weight:

23 lbs (10.4kg) net,

37.5 lbs (17kg) in shipping carton

For the Consumer’s Protection:

In order to ensure the highest level of customer

satisfaction, new McIntosh products may only be

purchased from an Authorized McIntosh Dealer;

and, with certain limited exceptions may only be

purchased over-the-counter or delivered and
installed by the Authorized McIntosh Dealer.

McIntosh does not warrant, in any way, products

that are purchased from anyone who is not an

Authorized McIntosh Dealer, or that have had their

serial numbers altered or defaced.

Companion Products

The MC312 or MC152 Amplier, MT2 Precision Turntable, MS500 Music Streamer, MCT500 SACD/CD Transport,
MPC500 Power Controller, and XR50 or XR100 Loudspeakers are logical companions for the C49 Preamplier.

Your Authorized Dealer can provide additional information on other McIntosh product combinations.

To learn more, please call us at 1.800.538.6576.

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