C15 Preamplifier
Ultra-low distortion
Silent electromagnetic switching
Precision-trimmed volume control
6 source selections including MM phono
2 switched main outputs
Processor loop
Control data output for source components
Remote operation of lights, screens, and drapes with McIntosh
HC1 Home Controller
Remote power control
Accommodates more sources with McIntosh MVS3 A/V Selector
Exclusive McIntosh tone controls
Switchable loudness compensation
Electronically regulated power supply with double-shielded
transformer
Gold-plated input and output jacks
Modular construction with steel chassis
Glass front panel with illuminated nomenclature
Infrared remote control
Connector for external IR sensor or keypad controller
Headphone jack
Frequency Response
20Hz to 20kHz, +0 / -0.5dB
Maximum Voltage Output
Phono: 90mV
High level: 10V
Output Impedance
600 ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.002% maximum from 20Hz to 20KHz
Input Sensitivity
Phono: 2.5mV for 2.5V rated output
(0.5mV IHF)
High level: 250mV for 2.5V rated output
(50mV IHF)
Maximum Input Signal
Phono: 90mV
High level: 10V
FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc., 2 Chambers Street, Binghamton, New York 13903
tel (607) 723–3512
• U.S. toll-free (888) 979–3737 • fax (607) 772–3308 • www.mcintoshlabs.com
Power Requirements
100V 50/60Hz, 25W
110V 50/60Hz, 25W
120V 50/60Hz, 25W
220V 50/60Hz, 25W
230V 50/60Hz, 25W
240V 50/60Hz, 25W
Dimensions (h x w x d)
inch: 4.125 x 17.5 x 17.5
cm: 10.5 x 44.5 x 44.5
includes clearance for connectors
Weight
14.5 lbs. (6.6kg) net
29.5 lbs. (13.4kg) shipping
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Phono: 84dB IHF (90dB below a
10mV input)
High level: 95dB IHF (105dB below
rated output)
Input Impedance
Phono: 47k ohms, 65pf
High level: 22k ohms
Voltage Gain
Phono to tape: 40dB
High level to tape: 0dB
High level to main: 20dB
Tone Controls
Bass @ 20Hz: ±12dB
Treble @ 10kHz: ±12dB
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