McIntosh C52 User Manual

C52

stereo preamplifier

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The most advanced, single chassis solid state
preamplier we’ve ever made with an abundance
of inputs to connect virtually any of your analog
components and digital music sources.

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Supports many of the latest high resolution le
formats including DSD les.

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Offers a secure, custom DSD connection for playback
of SACDs when paired with the McIntosh MCT450
SACD/CD Transport.

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An 8 band analog equalizer lets you to ne tune your
various music sources just the way you like.

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Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) brings lifelike
depth and spatiality to your music for your personal
listening enjoyment.

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Home Theater Pass Through allows for seamless
integration into your existing multi-channel home
theater system.

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Classic styling permits the C52 to blend with new or
old McIntosh systems and with any room decor.

Feature Packed Stereo Preamplifier

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C52

stereo preamplifier

Frequency Response:

+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
+0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion:

0.003% maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio (High Level):

100dB

Rated Output Voltage:

Balanced: 5 Vrms
Unbalanced: 2.5 Vrms

Maximum Voltage Output:

Balanced: 16 Vrms
Unbalanced: 8 Vrms

For the Consumer’s Protection:

In order to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, “new” McIntosh products may only be purchased over-the-counter or delivered and installed by an Authorized McIntosh Dealer. McIntosh products
that are purchased over the Internet, by phone or mail order are presumed to be “used” and do not qualify for any McIntosh Warranty. McIntosh does not warrant, in any way, products that are purchased from
anyone who is not an Authorized Dealer or products that have had their serial number altered or defaced.

Digital Section:

3 optical and 2 coaxial inputs decode
digital music at up to 24-bit/192kHz;
1 USB input accepts PCM signals up to
32-bit/384kHz and supports DSD64,
DSD128 and DSD256 plus
DXD 352.8kHz and DXD 384kHz

Overall Dimensions (W x H x D):

17-1/2” (44.45cm) x 7-5/8” (19.4cm)
including feet x 18” (45.72cm) including
the front panel, knobs and cables

Weight:

27.5 lbs (12.5kg) net,
43 lbs (19.5kg) in shipping carton

Companion Products

The MC601 Amplier, MCT450 SACD/CD Transport, MT5 Turntable, MR88 AM/FM/HD Tuner, MB100 Media Bridge, MEN220 Room
Correction System, MPC1500 Power Controller and XR200 Loudspeakers are logical companions for the C52 Stereo 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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