McIntosh C2200 User manual

C2200 Vacuum
Tube Stereo
Preamplifier
“combines new
and venerable technologies
with spectacular results”
The C2200, which utilizes vacuum tubes to provide all signal amplification,
delivers an unsurpassed sonic experience.
Unlike a simple rehash of yesterday’s news, the C2200 is an entirely new
design that combines the benefits of advanced technology with classic
vacuum tube audio performance.
Unaffected by amplifier type—tube or solid state—the C2200 will enhance
the performance of any system while providing a host of sophisticated
operational features.
Vacuum Tube Design
Recorder Loop
Electromagnetic Switching
Eight Programmable Source Selections
Blue Vacuum Florescent Display
Digitally Controlled Attenuator
Post Attenuator
Variable Rate Volume (VRV)
Illuminated Output Meters
Double-Shielded Power Transformer
Switched Audio Outputs
Input Level Match
Four Power Control Outputs
Gold-Plated Input and Output Connectors
Tube Management Auto Turn-On Delay
Tube Saver
IR Remote Control
Headphone Jack
Pass-Thru Integration

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C2200 Vacuum
Tube Stereo
Preamplifier
EIGHT PROGRAMMABLE
SOURCE SELECTIONS
All eight source selections
accommodate unbalanced inputs
while four of the eight also
accommodate balanced inputs. Any of
12 standard names can be assigned
to a source selection and the panel
display can be customized to indicate
only available sources.
SILENT ELECTROMAGNETIC
SWITCHING
Signal routing is acccomplished
through digitally controlled
electromagnetic switching devices.
Precision switch contacts, isolated
from environmental contamination
inside inert gas-filled glass tubes,
provide the most reliable, quietest and
lowest distortion switching possible.
VRV (VARIABLE RATE
VOLUME) DIGITALLY
CONTROLLED
ATTENUATOR
The output attenuator controls volume
over 214 steps of .5dB each with
accuracy within .1dB. The volume vs.
rotation rate varies as preamplifier
gain varies and attenuation changes
occur at the zero crossings of the
audio signal to prevent audible
artifacts during adjustment.
TUBE MANAGEMENT AUTO
TURN-ON DELAY
Outputs are muted until delay circuits
sense the tubes are stabilized which
prevents exposure to noise generated
by other components
Vacuum tube design
Eight programmable input source selections, four for
balanced or unbalanced and four unbalanced only
Tape recorder loop
Three balanced and three unbalanced outputs,
one main and two switched
Electromagnetic switching
Input level match
12-character blue alphanumeric display for input
selection, volume level and menu selection
VRV (Variable Rate Volume) with multi-stage
precision digitally controlled attenuator system
Illuminated output level meters
Double shielded power transformer
Gold-plated input and output connectors
Low noise 1% metal film resistors used throughout
IR remote control
Component source data ports
Front panel headphone jack
Three programmable triggers
Auto turn-on delay
Tube saver
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
+0, -0.50dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
0.08% maximum from 20Hz
to 20kHz
RATED OUTPUT
5 Vrms at MAIN and SWITCHED
1 and 2 Balanced Outputs
2.5 Vrms at MAIN and
SWITCHED 1and 2
Unbalanced Outputs
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE OUTPUT
16.0 Vrms at MAIN and
SWITCHED Balanced Outputs
8.0 Vrms at MAIN
and SWITCHED
Unbalanced Outputs
INPUT IMPEDANCE
Phono, Moving Magnet:
47K ohms, 65pf
High Level: Balanced 44K Ohms
Unbalanced 22K Ohms
OUTPUT SOURCE IMPEDANCE
500 Ohms balanced
250 Ohms unbalanced
SENSITIVITY
Phono: 4.5mV for 2.5V out
@ 1kHz
High Level: 450mV for 2.5V out
VOLTAGE GAIN
Phono, (MM) to Tape Out: 40dB
@ 1kHz
Phono to Main Out: 55dB
High Level to Tape Out: 0dB
High Level to Main Out: 15dB
POWER REQUIREMENTS
100, 120 or 230 VAC,
50-60Hz 70 Watts
DIMENSIONS
Front panel, 17-1/2 inches (44.4
cm) wide, by 7-5/8 inches (19.3
cm) high. Depth is 20 inches
(50.8 cm) including clearance for
connectors. Knob clearance in
front of the mounting panel is 3/4
inches (1.9 cm).
Weight
26.75 lbs (12.1 kg) net
47.75 lbs (21.7 kg) shipping
weight
FINISH
The front panel is black glass with
gold/teal illuminated
nomenclature. The chassis is
totally enclosed.
902.C2200.20k.MSP 35002000