McIntosh C57 User Manual

C47

stereo preamplifier

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A versatile solid state preamplier with an expansive set of inputs to
connect virtually any of your analog 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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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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Incorporates classic McIntosh design cues, including a black glass front
panel, knobs, illuminated logo and brushed aluminum end caps.

Left: C47 shown with optional MC152 amplier,
MCT450 SACD/CD Transport, XR50 speakers and
MHP1000 headphones. All units sold separately.

Versatile with Exceptional Value

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C47

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:

2 optical and 1 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 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

Companion Products

The MC152 Amplier, MCT450 SACD/CD Transport, MT5 Turntable, MHP1000 Headphones and XR50 Loudspeakers
are logical companions for the C47 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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