2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier w/ excellent Phono Preamp - excellent condition!
All pre-owned product is tested in our service department and have been passed for sale... and comes with a 90 day warranty!
In excellent condition! Factory remote and Original box and packing ARE included.
Manufactured 2010 - 2015. See last image for specs.
Feature Highlights:
The McIntosh C48 Audio Preamplifier is one of the finest Preamplifiers ever created. The versatile Preamplifier provides connections for various input sources both analog and digital. The C48 Outputs have the ability to drive multiple Power Amplifiers. The C48 reproduction is sonically transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.”
Electromagnetic Input Switching with Level Trim Adjustment: Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switching.
All eight Inputs on the C48 can be matched in level, so there are no abrupt changes in volume levels between the different Inputs.
Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Inputs: The C48 contains two different precision Phono Preamplifier Circuits. One for low output Moving Coil Phono Cartridges with selectable resistance loading, the other is for Moving Magnet Cartridges with selectable capacitive loading. Both circuits use the latest designs to provide the lowest possible noise and distortion. The RIAA Correction Equalization Circuitry utilizes close tolerance resistors and capacitors for an extremely flat frequency response.
Digital Audio Inputs: The C48 has Coaxial, Optical and USB Digital Inputs to Decode PCM Signals from an external source. The C48 Up Samples the Digital Signal to 192kHz with 32Bit resolution before the Digital to Analog process begins. The USB Input sends basic commands (e.g. Play/Pause, Next, Back, etc.) to the computer by using the C48 Remote Control.
Balanced Inputs: The Balanced Inputs allow the connection of a source component using long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.
Precision Tracking Volume Control: Volume levels are controlled by a new Multi-Stage Precision Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a tracking accuracy of 0.1dB.
Variable Rate Volume and Balance Controls: The C48 Preamplifier’s Volume and Balance Control Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control rotation.
Equalizer Controls with Bypass: The Equalizer Circuitry provides 12dB of boost or cut at five different center frequencies. When an Equalizer Control is in the center position, all Circuit Components are removed from the Signal Path. The C48 remembers the Equalizer Circuitry Bypass Option for each input.
Pass-Thru Mode: The Automatic Pass-Thru Mode allows the C48 to become part of a Multichannel Sound System for DVDAudio, SACD and Home Theater Movies.
Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display: The Front Panel Information Display indicates the Source Selection, Volume/Balance Levels and Setup Mode Selections. The display intensity is adjustable.
Remote Control with External Sensor Input: The Remote Control provides control of the C48 operating functions and McIntosh Source Components connected to it. Enjoy your McIntosh System from another room in your home by connecting an external sensor.
Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment: A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On of McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components and Accessories is included. The Power Control Trigger Ouputs may be assigned to activate when a given Input is selected.
Special Power Supply: Fully regulated Power Supplies and a special R-Core Power Transformer ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line varies.
Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination: The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis: Finish The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel and the Stainless Steel Chassis with Super Mirror Finish ensures the pristine beauty of the C48 will be retained for many years.
