McIntosh C2500 User Manual

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IR Sensor receives
commands from a
Remote Control
STANDBY/ON
Push-button with in-
dicator, switches the
C2500 ON or OFF
(Standby) and resets
the microprocessors
VOLUME Control allows adjust-
ment of the listening level for both
channels
ADJUST is also used in the setup
mode for various functions
Connection for dynamic
headphones, for private
listening
MUTE Push-button
mutes the audio from
the Loudspeakers and
Headphones
INPUT Control allows
the selection of various
sources for listening and
recording
Meter indicates the
Right Channel Output
of the Preamplifier
Meter indicates the
Left Channel Output
of the Preamplifier
OUTPUT 1 and 2
Push-buttons with
indicators, switch the
Preamplifier Outputs
1 and 2 On or Off
INFORMATION DISPLAY indicates
the Sources, Volume, other Audio
Settings, Operational Functions and
Setup Mode Settings
TONE BYPASS Push-
button with indicator,
when activated the audio
signal bypasses the Tone
Controls, also used to
activate the Setup Mode
TRIM Push-button
with indicator, allows
selection of various
types of settings
PROCESSOR Push-
button with indicator,
when activated places
an externally connected
signal processor in the
listen signal path
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack

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