McIntosh C200 User manual

McIntosh Labs: C200
STEREO PRE-
AMPLIFIERS
C200
Preamplifier/
Controller
Copy from:
www.McintoshLabs.com
BE092004
Quick Facts
The extraordinary C200 is fully balanced from input to output - a configuration that
essentially cancels all distortion. The precision volume control has four matched
sections and the main gain stage uses four matched amplifiers operating in a push-
pull. Even unbalanced signals are converted to and processed as balanced signals.
The Preamplifier chassis, which contains only audio circuits and inputs/outputs, is
completely isolated from the power supply and the microprocessors, ensuring total
noise rejection.
The Controller chassis contains the selector switches, digital display, all control
microprocessors, and the power supply. After any switching operation, the control
circuits are automatically turned off to eliminate any possibility of microprocessor
noise reaching the audio circuits. The only connection between the Preamplifier and
Controller is a 25-pin shielded case.
About This Product
●Dual Chassis Stereo Preamplifier
●Fully Balanced - Input to Output
●Inputs Fully Isolated From Switching and Power Activities
●7 Source Inputs
●Balanced and Unbalanced Tape Loops
●Separate MM and MC Phono Stages
●Three Pairs of Outputs - Two Switched
●Wide Dynamic Range
●Discrete Output Stage

McIntosh Labs: C200
●Digital IR Remote Control
●C200 Controller Dimensions: 17.5W x 5.37H x 20D (26 lbs.)
●C200 Preamplifier Dimensions: 17.5W x 5.37H x 20D (20.5 lbs)
Separate Electronic
Regulators for Each Pre-
amplifier Section
Type of Volume Control VRV
Programmable Source Trim
Independent Listen and
Record Selection
Electromagnetic Switching
Low-Noise 1% Metal Film
Resistors
Glass Front Panel with
Illuminated Nomenclature
Connector for External IR
Sensor
Control Data Outputs
Dual-Chassis Design
Ultra-Low Distortion
Discrete Output Circuit
Extra-Wide Dynamic Range
Shielded Power Transformer
Polyester Coupling
Capacitors
Ultra-precision (.5%) metal
film resistors and 1%
polypropylene capacitors for
phono equalization
Dual Processor Loops
Balanced Input(s)
Phono Input MM/MC Phono Inputs
Balanced Output(s)
Type of Amplifier Solid State
Headphone Jack
Gold Plated Terminals
Frequency Response 10 Hz to 40 KHz +0 / -0.5 dB
Rated Output Voltage 2.5 Vrms
Maximum Unclipped Output 25 Vrms
Output Impedance 100 ohms balanced / 50 ohms unbalanced
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.002 %
Input Sensitivity 450 mV
Maximum Input Signal 5 v
Signal to Noise Ratio 98 dB
Input Impedence 44k ohms
Warranty (parts) 36 month(s)
Warranty (labor) 36 month(s)
Dimensions 3.375 in. H x 17.5 in. W x 20 in. D (13.7 cm. H x 44.5 cm. W x 50.8 cm.
D)
Weight 40.4 lbs. (18.4 kg.)