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McIntosh C2500 User Manual

McIntosh C2500
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
C2500
Tube Preamplifier
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McIntosh C2500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Total Harmonic Distortion0.08%
Signal to Noise Ratio100dB
Rated Output Voltage2.5V unbalanced, 5V balanced
Maximum Output Voltage8V unbalanced, 16V balanced
High Level Voltage Gain15dB
TypeVacuum Tube Preamplifier
Inputs6 unbalanced, 2 balanced, 1 phono MC, 1 phono MM
Outputs3 unbalanced, 2 balanced
Weight29 lbs (13.2 kg)
Input Impedance47k ohms
Phono Voltage Gain40dB (MM), 60dB (MC)
Frequency Response+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20, 000Hz +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100, 000Hz

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Precautions

Key safety guidelines for operating the equipment, including warnings about fire and electrical shock.

Technical Assistance and Customer Service

General Information

Connector and Cable Information

Details on various connectors like XLR, Power Control, Data Ports, and RS232 DB9 pin layout.

Performance Features

Dimensions

Installation

Rear Panel Connections

Connecting Components

Remote Control Push-Buttons

How to Use the Remote Control

Front Panel Overview

Operating the Setup Mode

Default Settings

Chart listing factory default settings for various C2500 functions and their corresponding pages for more information.

Firmware Version

Reassign Source Inputs

Source Input Renaming

Input Level Adjustment

Power Mode

Display Brightness

Tube Lights

Passthru Mode

Power Control Triggers

Comm Port Baud Rate

Remote Control Codes

Operating the C2500

Power On and Off

Procedure for switching the C2500 on and off using the front panel or remote control.

Source Selection

How to select the desired audio source using the front panel or remote control.

Volume Control

Adjusting the listening volume level using the front panel or remote control.

Trim Functions

Overview of available Trim Selections for audio adjustments.

Balance Adjustment

Bass Adjustment

Treble Adjustment

Trim Level Adjustment

Meter Illumination

External Processor

Tone Control Bypass

Mono Stereo Mode

Digital Audio Display

Phono Adjustments

Processor Loop Operation

Tone Bypass Operation

Trim Operation

Mute Operation

Headphones Jack

Recording Operation

Optical and Digital Inputs

USB Input Operation with Computer

Reset Microprocessors

Resetting to Default Settings

Photos

Product Specifications

Specifications

General Specifications

Packing Instructions

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