McIntosh C2500 Connection Diagram

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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
C2500 Tube Preamplifier Output and Control Connection Diagram
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Note: Refer to the C2500 Owner’s Manual page 9 for additional connection information.
Connection Legend:
Data Cable*- Digital Signal Cable -
Sensor/Keypad Cable - RS232 Cable -
Power Control Cable* - Ground Wire -
Audio Signal Cable - AC Power Cords -
Video Signal Cable - Loudspeaker Cable -
RF Signal Cable -
* 2 conductor shielded with 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug on each end.
+
Connect to
AC Outlet
Power Amplifier - Secondary Room
Connect to
AC Outlet
Connect to
AC Outlet
Right Loudspeaker System
Left Loudspeaker System
-
+-
+
-
+
-
Power Amplifier - Primary Room
-
Right
Loudspeaker
System
Left
Loudspeaker
System

McIntosh C2500 Specifications

General

Total Harmonic Distortion	0.08%
Signal to Noise Ratio	100dB
Rated Output Voltage	2.5V unbalanced, 5V balanced
Maximum Output Voltage	8V unbalanced, 16V balanced
High Level Voltage Gain	15dB
Type	Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
Inputs	6 unbalanced, 2 balanced, 1 phono MC, 1 phono MM
Outputs	3 unbalanced, 2 balanced
Weight	29 lbs (13.2 kg)
Input Impedance	47k ohms
Phono Voltage Gain	40dB (MM), 60dB (MC)
Frequency Response	+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20, 000Hz +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100, 000Hz