McIntosh C2200 User Manual

C2200
Owner’s Manual
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
Tube Preamplifier

McIntosh C2200 Specifications

General

Type	Tube Preamplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.08%
Output	2.5V
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz (+0, -0.5dB)
Input Impedance	47K ohms
Dimensions	17.5" (44.5cm) x 7" (17.8cm) x 18" (45.7cm)
Tube Complement	12AT7
Inputs	1 (phono)
Outputs	3
Gain	15dB

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Important Information

Connector Information

Introduction and Performance Features

Performance Features

Highlights key technological advancements and capabilities of the C2200.

Installation

Rear Panel Connections

How to Connect for Power Control

How to Connect for Audio and Data Control

Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons, and Switches

How to Operate the Setup Mode

Display Brightness

Input Trim Level

Re-Title Inputs

How to Operate the C2200

Power On and Off

Procedures for turning the C2200 on, off, and standby modes.

Input Source Selection

How to choose the desired audio input source using front panel or remote.

Volume Control

Adjusting listening volume levels via front panel or remote.

Tone Bypass

Bass and Treble Controls

Mono

Balance Control

Setup

Accessing and customizing operating functions via setup mode.

Output 1 and 2

Pass Thru Mode

Reset of Microprocessors

Procedure to restart the unit if controls become unresponsive.

Default Settings

Remote Control Push-Buttons

How to Operate by Remote Control

Volume

Adjusting the listening volume using remote control buttons.

Amplifier Selection

Technical Description

Input and Output Switching

Phono Circuitry

Details on the 12AX7 tube-based phono amplifier and its performance.

Tone Control Circuitry

Volume Control Circuitry

Overview of the microprocessor-controlled logarithmic attenuator.

Specifications