McIntosh C55 Preamplifier

McIntosh C55 Preamplifier

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Description

  • 8-band analog equalizer to fine-tune your music with precision, creating a personalized audio experience (the equalizer can be bypassed if desired).
  • High Drive Headphone Amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) technology brings an added dimension to headphone listening.
  • Home Theater PassThru for seamless integration into your home theater system.
  • Has received Roon Tested designation from Roon Labs.
  • Power Control lets you easily turn other connected McIntosh components on and off.
  • Data Ports can send remote control commands to connected source components.
  • Electromagnetic Input Switching for reliable, noiseless, and distortion-free switching.
  • Level Trim Adjustment for matching analog input levels to prevent abrupt changes in volume levels.
  • Precision balanced, digitally controlled attenuator system for accurate volume control with 0.1dB accuracy.
  • Fully regulated power supplies and a special R-core power transformer for stable, noise-free operation.
  • Eco-friendly Power Management System that will turn the unit off after 30 minutes of inactivity (can be disabled).

Features

  • Type: Solid State
  • 16 analog and digital inputs
  • Includes DA2 Digital Audio Module
  • Supports 24-bit/192kHz and DSD512 files
  • 8-band analog equalizer
  • Subwoofer output
  • A certified Roon Tested device
  • Connects with Control4 Certification; Works with Crestron Home Certification

Specifications

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS

  • Number of Channels
    2
  • Total Harmonic Distortion
    0.005%
  • Frequency Response
    +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
    +0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100kHz
  • Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced)
    16V RMS / 8V RMS
  • Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)
    900mV / 450mV
  • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)
    0.45mV
  • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)
    4.5mV
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)
    100dB
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)
    80dB
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)
    82dB
  • Voltage Gain (High Level)
    15dB
  • Voltage Gain (Moving Coil)
    Selectable 40dB, 46dB, 52dB, 58dB, or 64dB
  • Voltage Gain (Moving Magnet)
    Selectable 40dB, 46dB, 52dB, 58dB, or 64dB
  • Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)
    44K ohm, 22K ohm

CONNECTIVITY

  • Balanced Input
    3
  • Unbalanced Input
    4
  • Phono Input Moving Coil
    Up to 2 (unit has 2 Phono inputs; each is user configurable as either Moving Coil or Moving Magnet)
  • Phono Input Moving Magnet
    Up to 2 (unit has 2 Phono inputs; each is user configurable as either Moving Coil or Moving Magnet)
  • Upgradeable Digital Audio Module
    Yes: DA2
  • Digital Coaxial Input
    2
  • Digital Optical Input
    2
  • Digital MCT Input
    1
  • Digital USB Input
    1
  • HDMI (ARC) Input
    1
  • Digital AES/EBU Input
    0
  • Balanced Fixed Output
    0
  • Balanced Variable Output
    3
  • Unbalanced Fixed Output
    0
  • Unbalanced Variable Output
    3
  • Headphone Output
    1/4″ High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
  • Input Level Match
    Yes, +/- 6dB
  • Home Theater PassThru
    Yes
  • Unbalanced Analog Connector Type
    Premium gold-plated solid brass
  • Service Port
    1
  • Network Connection
    1

CONTROL

  • Tone Controls
    8-band (each band adjustable ± 12dB )
  • Tone Bypass and Input Assign
    Yes
  • RS232 Control Input
    Yes
  • Power Control Output
    1 Main, 4 Trigger
  • Rear Panel Data Port
    6
  • Rear Panel IR Sensor Input
    Yes

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Multi-Chassis or Single
    Single, two-layer
  • Output Meters
    Yes
  • Vacuum Tube or Solid State
    Solid State
  • Power Consumption (On)
    75 Watts

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

  • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
    17.5″ (44.45cm) x 7.625″ (19.4cm) x 16.5″ (41.9cm)
  • Unit Weight
    28 lbs (12.5 kg)
  • Shipping Weight
    43.5 lbs (19.7 kg)